Social stigma
Social stigma
Social stigma (/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstɪɡmə/) is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, a person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. Social stigmas are commonly related to culture, gender, race, intelligence, and health.
Etymology
The term stigma originated from the Greek word stigmatos, which means "mark" or "brand". The term social stigma was first used in the 19th century to describe the way society perceives and judges certain individuals or groups based on certain characteristics.
Related terms
- Discrimination: Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.
- Stereotype: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
- Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
- Marginalization: The process whereby something or someone is pushed to the edge of a group and accorded lesser importance.
- Labeling theory: The theory of how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Social stigma
- Wikipedia's article - Social stigma
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