NOTES ON STIGMA

Goffman identifies three different types of stigma: 1. Abominations of the body – physical deformities. 2. Blemishes of individual character (mental patient, convict or ex-con, addict, homosexual, unemployed person, welfare recipient, ditzy, helpless women/dumb blondes, radical political sympathizer) 3. Tribal stigma of race, nation or religion ................
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