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Stigma (Hardcover)
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Stigma (Hardcover)
Series: Psychology Library Editions: Social Psychology
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Although references to stigma were commonplace in the field of
social policy and elsewhere, the concept was often used in a rather
imprecise way. Originally published in 1984, this book assesses the
relevance of the concept of stigma for the study of social policy.
Investigations of the concept within the welfare field have tended
to be far too narrow in focus (i.e. the concept has been regarded
as a technical problem which can be eradicated by greater adherence
to the principle of universalism). As a counter to this
perspective, Robert Page argues that it is necessary to distinguish
much more clearly between various aspects of the concept of stigma
(e.g. stigmas, stigmatization and felt stigma). He examines the
reasons why, and the ways in which, one particular 'welfare' group
- unmarried mothers - have been stigmatized over the centuries in
order to highlight the importance of examining existing patterns of
'welfare' and other forms of stigmatization within their political,
economic, social and historical context. It is concluded that
stigma will continue to be a key concept for both students and
practitioners within the field of social policy provided that it is
examined from this wider perspective.
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