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Erving Goffman, a Canadian-American sociologist, coined the term "stigma" in his 1963 book "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity." He explored how individuals with socially devalued identities are marked and experience negative stereotypes and discrimination.
Stigma is a mark of disgrace or infamy.
Mark Goffman's birth name is Mark A. Goffman.
Erving Goffman wrote influential works in sociology that examine how individuals manage impressions in their everyday interactions. Some of his well-known books include "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" and "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity."
C. Goffman has written: 'First course in functional analysis'
Irving J. Goffman has written: 'The burden of Canadian taxation'
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A stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular characteristic or attribute. An example of a sentence using "stigma" could be: "There is a stigma attached to mental health issues that can prevent individuals from seeking help."
Erving Goffman
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Goffman's theory of total institutions suggests that when individuals are confined within an institution, such as a prison or mental hospital, there is a risk of abuse of power by those in authority. In the context of institutional abuse, Goffman's theory can help explain how the structure and dynamics of the institution can contribute to the perpetuation of abuse towards vulnerable individuals who are confined within that setting.
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