Stigma and its consequences Flashcards
What are 3 types of stigma and give examples of each?
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
Give some negative consequences of diagnosis as a social label
Psychiatry - incarceration
Sick notes - considered malingerers
Financial consequences
Legal claim making
What is felt stigma?
What is expressed stigma?
Felt stigma - you feel stigmatised because you have an attribute which others don’t have
Expressed stigma - over discrimination
According to Goffman, where does stigma reside?
In the relationship between the attribute and the audience
According to Goffman, what is the definition of stigma?
The term ‘stigma’ describes the ‘situation of the individual who is disqualified from full social acceptance
What is the difference between discreditable and discredited in the context of stigma?
Discreditable - able to hide from judgement i.e mastectomy/ileostomy
Discredited - unable to hide from judgement i.e amputation/wheelchair
What sort of language can we use to avoid stigma?
People First language
i.e say “people with obesity” rather than “obese people”
What is one reason for weight stigma? What are some consequences of weight stigma in children and adults?
Children - bullying/academic performance
Adults - employment and health
Attributing blame to the individual is one of the main reasons for weight stigma