Stigma

“Stigma is both a social process perpetuated by non-marginalized groups to achieve goals of exclusion and conformity, and a psychosocial process that marginalized groups must navigate and contend with.”Ahern J, Stuber J, Galea S. Stigma, discrimination and the health of illicit drug users. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2007;88(2):188–196. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
"to mark, tattoo," from PIE *st(e)ig- (see stick (v.)).Etymonline.com, r. Sep 1, 2020.
== Definitions ==
The definition of a stigma is something that takes away from one's character or reputation. An example of a stigma is an actor not getting work because of past drinking problems. Stigma is defined as a mark on a plant or animal. An example of a stigma is the spot on an otherwise blemish-free potato. [Yourdict 19]
Likeness stigma is the notion that people considered “mentally ill” are “just like everyone else” - i.e. they have agency over their actions and can choose to feel and behave in ways that are considered “mentally healthy” by society. [Cutler 18]
Unlikeness stigma is the notion that people considered “mentally ill” are suffering from a physiological brain difference that prevents them from having agency or choice over their actions. [Cutler 18]
== Branching ==
* Is similar to taboo. 
* Can lead to exclusion.
* Prejudice.
* Can be a type of ableism.
== Rhizomata ==
Ableism; Supremacism; Status competition;
Exclusion; Marginalisation; Elimination; Termination; Social significance; Social signifier; Social loss; Social forgetfulness; Punishment
Hate
Category:Social