The dwarf, the disfigured, the blind man, the homosexual, the ex-mental patient and the member of a racial or religious minority all share one characteristic: they are all socially "abnormal", and therefore in danger of being considered less then human. Whether ordinary people react by rejection, by over-hearty acceptance or by plain embarressment, their main concern is with such an individual's deviance, not with the whole of his personality. "Stigma" is a study of situations where normal and abnormal meet, and of the ways in which a stigmatized person can develop a more positive social and personal identity.
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Erving Goffman (1922-1982) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century. He was Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Greeks, who were apparently strong on visual aids, originated the term stigma to refer to bodily signs designed to expose something unusual and bad about the moral status of the signifier. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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The Greeks, who were apparently strong on visual aids, originated the term stigma to refer to bodily signs designed to expose something unusual and bad about the moral status of the signifier. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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By Gerry
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Although this is a slim book it is more rich in detail and insight thanmany texts twice its size. Goffman is both a genius and a brilliantwriter. His theory is clearly elucidated throughout the text by real lifeanecdotes. The book opens with a letter to a "lonelyhearts" column from agirl "born without a nose" which concludes "Ought I commit suicide?" Thissets the tone for a book that pulls no punches and comprehensively addresses the alienation of those different from what is perceived to be"normal". I hope that this text is being promoted at secondary schoollevel, and it is certainly essential reading for anyone whose workinvolves dealing with people.
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For those not familiar with Goffman's work he is the acceptable face of Sociology. He avoids the bogus science which has given the whole enterprise a bad name but captures the essence of what makes the study of social interraction so fascinating. The Stigmas covered include disabilities, social deviance or sexual orientation. Stigma proposes a basic principle: That the stigmatised individual has a simple choice regarding the attributes that he or she has that makes them different. They can either control the information by not letting so called 'normals' i.e. everyone else, know what their secret is if its not obviously visible; or they can let it be known and manage the resulting tension. They can 'pass' i.e. pretend to be normal while harbouring the knowledge that their stigma makes them distinct and different. It is Goffman's extraordinary insight and accurate description that makes his brand of Sociology so engaging. You will read this and say 'Aha' when you recognise that things you thought only you had observed in the minutely detailed interplay of human relations have been bagged, tagged and described in the most accurate and well documented manner. Nobody should go through life without at least once dipping in to the sharply observed world of this great 20th century observer.
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Really pleased with this book as its a key read for my degree course and goffman uses examples to explain his theories making it a very interesting read
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This book is very interesting. Anyone working on stigma should read it as Goffman is very useful in this area. The price was good and it was in great condition.
Published 2 months ago by Ronnie
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Good but dated
I found this book when I searched under Disability. I hadn't read many other books on the topic before, but I felt this one covered the issue of how everyone deals with 'the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Banshee
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Stigma, by Erving Goffman
I was very pleased to receive Goffman's book on Stigma. The book was bought as a study aid and proved very helpful in enabling me to complete an assignment. Read more
Published 24 months ago by lenika
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USEFUL, BUT....
I HAVE BEEN LEFT (UNNECESSARILY) SEVERELY FACIALLY DISFIGURED BY MEDICAL INCOMPETENCE FOLLOWING UK NHS SURGERY IN JANUARY 2009, SO HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND ANY USEFUL SOURCE OF... Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Ms. Billygoatgruff
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Building A library
Purchased as recommended reading for my wife who is in her first year of a nursing degree, we are building quite a library.
Published on 13 April 2010 by M. Stevens
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Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity
Very good condition, however, someone has underlined some of the text with ink. Why would you do that? And the underliners nearly always mark someting umimportant.
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Penelope Garcia
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excellent for sociology students.
this book is excellent for those interested in sociology or psycology. Good for gaining an understanding as to how those with disabilities or a 'difference' from others and how... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2002 by a.simpson12@ntlworld.com
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a discreditable person writes...
Although written at a time when we thought different, and certainly spoke in different terms about people with sensory and physical disabilities, this is essential stuff for... Read more
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