Status of Stigma, 2012

Status of Stigma, 2012

The word stigma, stemming from the Greek, means a sign or a branding mark. Erving Goffman is best known for his classic work on asylums and on stigma. In 1963, he defined stigma as the process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity.

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2012-10, Vol.63 (10), p.953-953
1. Verfasser: Sharfstein, Steven S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Goffman, Erving (1922-1982)
History
Humans
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mentally Ill Persons - psychology
Self Concept
Social identity
Social psychology
Social Stigma
Stereotyping
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Zusammenfassung:The word stigma, stemming from the Greek, means a sign or a branding mark. Erving Goffman is best known for his classic work on asylums and on stigma. In 1963, he defined stigma as the process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity.
ISSN:1075-2730
1557-9700
DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.631011