Oppression and Stigma Flashcards
Stigma Management
the strategies and actions individuals use to cope with and mitigate the negative effects of social stigma
Goal: minimize the psychological, social, and practical consequences of being labeled, stereotyped, or discriminated
Hidden Youth def. & conditions
Continuing 3 months or with conditions of: 1)Gradually reducing or completely stopping contact with various social system 2) Weak Interpersonal network, fear or refusal to interact or communicate with people 3) Lack of social identity status (such as student, employee, trainee or community activity participant)
Behaviour Pattern of Hidden Youth
Repetitive, day and night lives is inverted
6 Factors contributing to marginalised group
1) School system challenges
2) Family influences
3) Social and cultural factors
4) Mental Health factors
5) Negative social experience
6) Special learning needs
Stages of change
Recurrence –> Contemplation –> Determination –> Action –> Maintenance