Stigma & The Family

Abstract: This 8 page paper describes stigmas faced by families and how these cause oppression and lessen the family's ability to socialize. Issues addressed include AIDS, homosexuality, interracial marriage, out of wedlock pregnancy, adoption and suicide. Fictitious illustrations are used in addition to examples of celebrities who have faced stigmatization such as Margaux Hemingway, Marv Albert and Joan Rivers. The impact of stigma on the family remains the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Filename: Stigma.wps

Pages: 8

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Catagory: Race, Politics & Society

Subcatagory: Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

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