Stigma

Stigma (plural: stigmata) may refer to:

In biology:

 Stigma (anatomy), a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole
 Stigma (botany), the part of a flower which takes in pollen
 The eyespot apparatus of unicellular organisms, for example Euglena and Chlamydomonas
 Astigmatism (eye) (stigma of the eye), difficulty in seeing clearly that is caused by a change in the inner shape of the eye

In discrimination:

 Badge of shame, a mark of infamy or disgrace
 Social stigma, a social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms, including:
Weight stigma, negative attitudes towards overweight/obese individuals

In literature:

 Stigma (book), a 1963 book written by Erving Goffman
 Stigma (manga), a Japanese manga story by Kazuya Minekura

In music:

 Stigma (album), an album recorded by the band EMF in 1992
 Vinnie Stigma, the long time guitarist of the seminal hardcore bands Agnostic Front and Madball

In sociology:

 Stigma (sociological theory), the phenomenon whereby an individual with an attribute, which is deeply discredited by his/her society, is rejected as a result of the attribute

In other fields:

 A bodily mark, sore, or sensation of pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus; see stigmata
 "Stigma" (Enterprise episode), a second-season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise
 Stigma (movie), a 1972 movie featuring Philip Michael Thomas
 Stigma (letter), a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau