Discuss the abominations of the body blemishes of character

STIGMA ANALYSIS

(From Stigma :Essays in Spoiled Identity, Erving Goffman)

In not more than five typed pages, analyze a stigma with which you have had experience. Use the outline as an analytic tool.

STIGMA TYPES

Abominations of the body Blemishes of character Tribal stigma of race, nation, religion, or ideology

CHARACTERISTICS OF MIXED CONTACTS

Uncertainty of definitions Pressure to perform Normal accomplishments as extraordinary Minor failings as evidence Too nasty/too nice Personal boundary violations Disclosure etiquette Contagion Breaking through

RESPONSES TO STIGMA

Correction Compensation Passing Secondary gains Reinterpretation as “blessing” Reassessment of “normals” Avoidance of mixed contacts Missionary work Reverse stigma

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