Stigma and its consequences Flashcards

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What are 3 types of stigma and give examples of each?

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Abominations of the body i.e blemishes or deformities
Character defects i.e mentally ill or criminal
Tribal stigma i.e race/religion/national origins

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Give some negative consequences of diagnosis as a social label

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Psychiatry - incarceration
Sick notes - considered malingerers
Financial consequences
Legal claim making

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3
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What is felt stigma?

What is expressed stigma?

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Felt stigma - you feel stigmatised because you have an attribute which others don’t have

Expressed stigma - over discrimination

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According to Goffman, where does stigma reside?

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In the relationship between the attribute and the audience

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According to Goffman, what is the definition of stigma?

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The term ‘stigma’ describes the ‘situation of the individual who is disqualified from full social acceptance

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What is the difference between discreditable and discredited in the context of stigma?

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Discreditable - able to hide from judgement i.e mastectomy/ileostomy
Discredited - unable to hide from judgement i.e amputation/wheelchair

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What sort of language can we use to avoid stigma?

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People First language

i.e say “people with obesity” rather than “obese people”

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What is one reason for weight stigma? What are some consequences of weight stigma in children and adults?

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Children - bullying/academic performance
Adults - employment and health

Attributing blame to the individual is one of the main reasons for weight stigma

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