Problem

Social stigma


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Stigmatization
Nature:

A social stigma is a mark of disgrace imposed on an individual by other individuals or a social group. In popular usage it often refers to any negative sanction or to disapproval for nonconformity.

An undesirable differentness of an individual that disqualifies him or her from full social acceptance. It is an attribute or stereotype that departs negatively from the expectations of others.

Broader Problems:
Victimization
Harmful thought
Strategies:
Stigmatizing
Subject(s):
Society Social
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST