Stigma betydning

Ordet stigma refererer til en socialt negativ opfattelse eller mærkat, der er knyttet til en bestemt gruppe af mennesker eller en bestemt egenskab, der adskiller dem fra normen. Stigma kan resultere i diskrimination, marginalisering og udstødelse af de personer, der bærer mærkatet. Det kan opstå på grund af forskellige faktorer såsom køn, race, seksuel orientering, helbredstilstand, handicap eller sociale status. Stigma kan have alvorlige konsekvenser for en persons selvværd og mentale sundhed og kan forhindre dem i at deltage fuldt ud i samfundet og nyde de samme rettigheder og muligheder som andre.

Eksempler på brug

• Stigma attached to mental health issues can prevent individuals from seeking help.
• There is a stigma surrounding addiction, which can discourage recovery and support.
• The stigma associated with being a single parent can create feelings of shame and isolation.
• There is a stigma around HIV/AIDS that leads to discrimination and marginalization of affected individuals.
• The stigma surrounding obesity can lead to body shaming and low self-esteem.
• People with visible tattoos often face a stigma in professional settings.
• Some cultures have a stigma around mental health, viewing it as a sign of weakness.
• In some societies, there is a stigma against discussing menstruation openly.
• There is a stigma attached to being unemployed, even in challenging economic times.
• The stigma around aging can contribute to ageism and discrimination against older adults.

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