NSE 21A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Norm (Social), Erving Goffman, Literature Review
4 May 2016
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Stigma defined by goffman: a mark on the signifier to be identified. Historical roots/evolution of stigma: physical deformities: deaf, (cid:271)li(cid:374)d, disa(cid:271)ilit(cid:455) (cid:862)(cid:272)rippled(cid:863, blemishes: undesirable personality traits, ex. criminal behaviour, tribal stigma: associated w/ethnicity, certain tribe. Attributes: an unpleasant personal experience, self-identifying you believe what the public puts on u, permanency once labelled, it stays with you. Causes of stigma on the part of healthcare providers: fear of the unknown from hcp. La(cid:272)k of k(cid:374)o(cid:449)ledge a(cid:271)out disease, li(cid:373)ited skill i(cid:374) relati(cid:374)g to the pt"s (cid:374)eeds. Cognitive process that has a behaviour aspect: discrimination. Observable, measureable, reportable: a prejudiced person may not act on their attitude. Someone can be prejudiced towards a certain group but not discriminate against them. Interventions: support, acceptance, family involvement, open communication, community resources and support groups. Background: over 1million ppl living with it in us, facts about hiv in toronto. Over 20,000 tested positive for hiv in 1985 accounted for 65% positive hiv in.
