Stigma Flashcards
1
Q
What is stigma?
A
A ‘mark’ indicating a negative difference from other normal subjects.
- An ‘attribute that is deeply discrediting.’
- Devaluation of an individual that possesses a deviant attribute.
- Elements of labelling, stereotyping, separation and discrimination which occur together in a power situation that allows them
2
Q
Describe the labelling theory in the mechanism of stigma.
A
- Primary deviance
- Social recreation
- Secondary deviance
3
Q
Outline the 3 components of stigma.
A
- Cognitive - Negative thinking - Stereotypes - ‘people with mental illness are dangerous and unpredictable’
- Attitudes - Negative emotions - Prejudice - ‘I’m afraid of such people’
- Behaviours - Negative actions - Discrimination - ‘Therefore I’m not going to employ this person’
4
Q
What is prejudice?
A
Emotional component to negatively attributing someone
5
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Behaviours associated with prior beliefs and emotional reactions to the stigmatised group.
Less likely to employ, socialise with or date
6
Q
What does discrimination lead to?
A
Separation from normal society
7
Q
What does stigma lead to feelings of?
A
Anger, depression, fear, isolation, anxiety, guilt, avoidance of help-seeking, desperation
8
Q
Outline the 4 ways in which we can change all of this.
A
- Protest
- Education
- Legislation
- Contact
9
Q
Lists sources of stigma.
A
- Music industry
- Reporting of guidelines
- Film and television
- Children’s tv
10
Q
Contact with mentally ill reduces stigmatised attitudes
A
TRUE
