PSYC12H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Threat Model, Erving Goffman, Self Esteem (Song)
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The possession of a trait/characteristic that is devalued by society. Sociologist erving goffman (1963) denoted 3 types of stigmas: abominations of the body (e. g. , physical deformities or being overweight, blemishes of the individual character (e. g. , drunkenness, tribal stigmas of race, nation, and religion. Up until now, we have examined the causes of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Identify times when you felt marginalized: tribal: race, ethnicity, religion, etc, physical: weight, appearance, situational: temporary, solo-status. Stigma has been linked to poor mental health, physical illness, academic underachievement, infant mortality, low social status, poverty, and reduced access to housing, education, and jobs. Major & o"brian"s (2005) identity threat model of stigma. Major & o"brian put forward an identity threat model of stigma, which posits that situational cues, collective representations of one"s stigma status, and personal characteristics shape appraisals of the significance of stigma-relevant situations for well- being.
