Stigma
noun
A mark of shame or disgrace that impacts someone's reputation.
His criminal record was a stigma that followed him everywhere.
Often appears as...
- stigma attached
- stigma of disgrace
noun
In botany, the part of a flower where pollen grains germinate.
The bee transferred pollen from the flower's stigma.
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Academic
noun
In Christian history, marks that appear on the body replicating the wounds of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
The saint was known to bear the stigmata.
Often appears as...
- bear the stigmata
- stigmata of christ
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Formal
Historical, Religious
noun
A mark of shame or disgrace that impacts someone's reputation.
His criminal record was a stigma that followed him everywhere.
Often appears as...
- stigma attached
- stigma of disgrace
noun
In botany, the part of a flower where pollen grains germinate.
The bee transferred pollen from the flower's stigma.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In Christian history, marks that appear on the body replicating the wounds of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
The saint was known to bear the stigmata.
Often appears as...
- bear the stigmata
- stigmata of christ
Usage tips
Formal
Historical, Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Connotation
Stigma usually implies negative judgement from society.
She fought against the stigma of being a single mother.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Stigma can affect a person's self-esteem and mental health.
The stigma of poverty made him reluctant to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Stigma
Efforts to change perceptions can reduce stigma.
Campaigns aim to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Connotation
Stigma usually implies negative judgement from society.
She fought against the stigma of being a single mother.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Stigma can affect a person's self-esteem and mental health.
The stigma of poverty made him reluctant to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Stigma
Efforts to change perceptions can reduce stigma.
Campaigns aim to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Connotation
Stigma usually implies negative judgement from society.
She fought against the stigma of being a single mother.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Stigma can affect a person's self-esteem and mental health.
The stigma of poverty made him reluctant to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Overcoming Stigma
Efforts to change perceptions can reduce stigma.
Campaigns aim to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
I'll kind of quickly go through the album. I was very interested, at that point, getting calls from everybody in the world, to find out more about this idea, a message, about albinism, or perceptions of people in communities about this syndrome, albinism. So I started hearing about stigmas, and discrimination, so what I looked at is really trying to explore cultural perceptions
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Why we need to talk...
isn't the suffering inside of you. It's the stigma inside of others, it's the shame, it's the embarrassment, it's the disapproving look on a friend's face, it's the whispers in the hallway that you're weak, it's the comments that you're crazy. That's what keeps you from getting help. That's what makes you hold it in and hide it.
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What's normal anxiety --...
tense muscles and struggle with concentrating. But they aren't getting treatment. There's a lot of issues with mental-health care in this country. Some people don't have insurance that would cover it. Some have been dismissed or minimized in the past, and don't think seeking help will do any good. Some worry about the stigma
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What is depression? -...
Even just talking about depression openly can help. For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk. Open conversations about mental illness help erode stigma and make it easier for people to ask for help.
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A tale of mental illness...
A message to the entertainment industry and to the On the whole, you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and prejudice of many kinds. Please, continue to let us see characters in your movies, your plays, your columns, who suffer with severe mental illness.
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What is schizophrenia? -...
And yet, the dehumanizing stigma attached to this diagnosis can prevent people from seeking help. People with schizophrenia are often perceived as dangerous, but are actually much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators.
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People, Plants and...
pollinators help prevent a very severe phenomenon called inbreeding depression and I'll talk about made choice and stigmas in in in a minute but the violet to to to tell you to sum
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Understanding bipolar...
stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends privately their reactions have ranged
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Why do we, like,...
And in some contexts, the stigma these social cues carry can work against the speaker. But in most conversations, these seemingly senseless sounds can convey a world of meaning.
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Why are eating disorders...
Eating disorders can provoke a powerful sense of powerlessness, but education for individuals, families, and communities helps erode the stigma and improve access to treatment.
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
I'll kind of quickly go through the album. I was very interested, at that point, getting calls from everybody in the world, to find out more about this idea, a message, about albinism, or perceptions of people in communities about this syndrome, albinism. So I started hearing about stigmas, and discrimination, so what I looked at is really trying to explore cultural perceptions
Video examples
Why we need to talk...
isn't the suffering inside of you. It's the stigma inside of others, it's the shame, it's the embarrassment, it's the disapproving look on a friend's face, it's the whispers in the hallway that you're weak, it's the comments that you're crazy. That's what keeps you from getting help. That's what makes you hold it in and hide it.
Video examples
What's normal anxiety --...
tense muscles and struggle with concentrating. But they aren't getting treatment. There's a lot of issues with mental-health care in this country. Some people don't have insurance that would cover it. Some have been dismissed or minimized in the past, and don't think seeking help will do any good. Some worry about the stigma
Video examples
What is depression? -...
Even just talking about depression openly can help. For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk. Open conversations about mental illness help erode stigma and make it easier for people to ask for help.
Video examples
A tale of mental illness...
A message to the entertainment industry and to the On the whole, you've done a wonderful job fighting stigma and prejudice of many kinds. Please, continue to let us see characters in your movies, your plays, your columns, who suffer with severe mental illness.
Video examples
What is schizophrenia? -...
And yet, the dehumanizing stigma attached to this diagnosis can prevent people from seeking help. People with schizophrenia are often perceived as dangerous, but are actually much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators.
Video examples
People, Plants and...
pollinators help prevent a very severe phenomenon called inbreeding depression and I'll talk about made choice and stigmas in in in a minute but the violet to to to tell you to sum
Video examples
Understanding bipolar...
stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends privately their reactions have ranged
Video examples
Why do we, like,...
And in some contexts, the stigma these social cues carry can work against the speaker. But in most conversations, these seemingly senseless sounds can convey a world of meaning.
Video examples
Why are eating disorders...
Eating disorders can provoke a powerful sense of powerlessness, but education for individuals, families, and communities helps erode the stigma and improve access to treatment.
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James Newton Howard
American Composer
I know that the classical world has resisted film composers throwing their hat into the classical concert music ring. And you know I don't think that's totally without justification. I think sometimes it seems to me there is a built in automatic prejudice against the whole idea of it. And it's very difficult to overcome that stigma.
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Karen Bardsley
American Athlete
My big thing is we need to change how people feel about goalkeeping. I don't think there is enough respect for the position in the game, whether male or female. There is a stigma that you have to be a certain size or not very good with your feet, or you have had to go in goal as a last resort.
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Erica Jong
American Novelist
I know so many women in their fifties, sixties and seventies who delight in being on their own. It's amazing. They don't see any stigma attached to it. We don't need a man to prove our identity anymore.
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J Hus
British Rapper
Even with me going to prison, it could have put a bad stigma on my name. But you keep going. When people see you in a low situation, when people see you fight, they respect you for it.
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Netta Barzilai
Israeli Singer
My presence and my voice on stage, it sends a clear message that you can do whatever you want in your life, break barriers, stigmas - be the new standard.
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Juliana Harkavy
American Actress
I am extremely passionate about animal rescue. My focused interest is in helping pit bulls and other bully breeds that have been given an unfair stigma.
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Karen Carney
English Athlete
I never looked at the bigger picture. I was just so passionate about football; I just wanted an opportunity to play with no barriers and no stigma.
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James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
I hope that my 'Jeopardy' run helps destigmatize sports betting because I have certainly dealt with some stigmas.
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Courtney Act
Australian Entertainer
We live in a fear-based world where HIV stigma can prevail.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
AIDS itself is subject to incredible stigma.
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James Newton Howard
American Composer
I know that the classical world has resisted film composers throwing their hat into the classical concert music ring. And you know I don't think that's totally without justification. I think sometimes it seems to me there is a built in automatic prejudice against the whole idea of it. And it's very difficult to overcome that stigma.
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Karen Bardsley
American Athlete
My big thing is we need to change how people feel about goalkeeping. I don't think there is enough respect for the position in the game, whether male or female. There is a stigma that you have to be a certain size or not very good with your feet, or you have had to go in goal as a last resort.
Quote examples
Erica Jong
American Novelist
I know so many women in their fifties, sixties and seventies who delight in being on their own. It's amazing. They don't see any stigma attached to it. We don't need a man to prove our identity anymore.
Quote examples
J Hus
British Rapper
Even with me going to prison, it could have put a bad stigma on my name. But you keep going. When people see you in a low situation, when people see you fight, they respect you for it.
Quote examples
Netta Barzilai
Israeli Singer
My presence and my voice on stage, it sends a clear message that you can do whatever you want in your life, break barriers, stigmas - be the new standard.
Quote examples
Juliana Harkavy
American Actress
I am extremely passionate about animal rescue. My focused interest is in helping pit bulls and other bully breeds that have been given an unfair stigma.
Quote examples
Karen Carney
English Athlete
I never looked at the bigger picture. I was just so passionate about football; I just wanted an opportunity to play with no barriers and no stigma.
Quote examples
James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
I hope that my 'Jeopardy' run helps destigmatize sports betting because I have certainly dealt with some stigmas.
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Courtney Act
Australian Entertainer
We live in a fear-based world where HIV stigma can prevail.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
AIDS itself is subject to incredible stigma.
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