Theme: Stigma
| A. | Courtesy stigma |
| B. | Tribal stigma |
| C. | Felt stigma |
| D. | Discreditied stigma |
| E. | Enacted stigma |
| F. | Discreditable stigma |
Select the type of stigma illustrated in each of the following
| NaN. | A patient with severe facial burns is doing some shopping. Whilst looking at some skirts in a high-end retail store, she is asked to leave as she is making the other customers feel uncomfortable. |
| Enacted stigma 79% Exam Question Dec 2014 This is a first hand experience of being stigmatised. |
| NaN. | A man with a suspected sexually transmitted disease is sat waiting for an appointment at the GUM clinic. He is worried about what the staff at the clinic will think of him. He worries that they may think he is dirty and irresponsible. |
| Felt stigma 68% Exam Question Dec 2014 |
| NaN. | The brother of a young boy with a learning disability finds it very embarrassing when the family are eating out. He feels ashamed of his brother's shouting and by the way his brother eats food with his hands. |
| Courtesy stigma 70% Exam Question Dec 2014 |
Stigma
Stigma is defined as a sign of disgrace or discredit, which sets a person apart from others.
A number of types are recognised
| Stigma type | Description |
|---|---|
| Discredited and discreditable Stigma | In discredited stigma, an individual; assumes that their difference is already known about or is evident. In discreditable stigma, the person assumes that their stigma is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them |
| Felt stigma | Felt stigma (internal stigma or self-stigmatisation) refers to the shame and expectation of discrimination that prevents people from talking about their experiences and stops them seeking help |
| Enacted stigma | Enacted stigma (external stigma, discrimination) refers to the experience of unfair treatment by others |
| Courtesy stigma | This is stigma not felt directly. Often a carer or relative of a stigmatised individual may feel shame or be treated differently |
