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Stigma
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Stigma is a word that originally means a "sign", "point", or "branding mark". It may refer to:
As a symbolic mark
- The Mark of Cain
- StigmataStigmataStigmata are bodily marks, sores, or sensations of pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, such as the hands and feet...
, bodily marks or wounds resembling the crucifixion wounds of Jesus - A badge of shameBadge of shameA badge of shame, also a symbol of shame, mark of shame, or simply a stigma, is typically a distinctive symbol required to be worn by a specific group or an individual for the purpose of public humiliation, ostracism, or persecution...
, a physical mark of infamy or disgrace - Social stigmaSocial stigmaSocial stigma is the severe disapproval of or discontent with a person on the grounds of characteristics that distinguish them from other members of a society.Almost all stigma is based on a person differing from social or cultural norms...
, a severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms.
In biology
- Stigma (anatomy)Stigma (anatomy)A stigma in mammalian reproductive anatomy refers to the area of the ovarian surface where the Graafian follicle will burst through during ovulation and release the ovum....
, a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole - Stigma (botany)Stigma (botany)The stigma is the receptive tip of a carpel, or of several fused carpels, in the gynoecium of a flower. The stigma receives pollen at pollination and it is on the stigma that the pollen grain germinates. The stigma is adapted to catch and trap pollen with various hairs, flaps, or sculpturings...
, part of the female reproductive part of a flower.
In literature
- Stigma (book), a 1963 book written by Erving GoffmanErving GoffmanErving Goffman was a Canadian-born sociologist and writer.The 73rd president of American Sociological Association, Goffman's greatest contribution to social theory is his study of symbolic interaction in the form of dramaturgical perspective that began with his 1959 book The Presentation of Self...
- Stigma (manga), a Japanese manga story by Kazuya MinekuraKazuya Minekurais a Japanese manga artist most known for the Saiyuki series. Her other manga series include Wild Adapter, Shiritsu Araiso Koto Gakko Seitokai Shikkobu , and Stigma. Stigma is notable for being a full-color work, unusual as manga is generally drawn in black and white...
In music
- Stigma (EMF album), an album recorded by the band EMF in 1992
- Stigma (Mind Assault album)Stigma (Mind Assault album)Stigma is the first full-length album by the South African metal band Mind Assault. Stigma was released in February 2008. The album has received largely positive reviews.-The creation of “Stigma”:...
- Stigma, an album recorded by the Japanese band Yōsei Teikoku in 2005
- Stigma (Irish band)Stigma (Irish band)Stigma are a Punk, Metal and Rock influenced band from Dublin, Ireland. Combining Influences of The Ramones, Agnostic Front, Motörhead, The Who, New Model Army and Thin Lizzy they created a unique sound. Formed in 1992 from ex-members of Sdestiny, Rapine Idolatry, Forever, The Bloodstones and The...
, formed 1992 in Dublin
In other fields
- "Stigma" (Star Trek: Enterprise), a second-season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise
- Stigma (film)Stigma (film)Stigma is a 1972 American drama film. It was produced by Charles Moss, while David E. Durston was both the writer and the director. Prominent themes in the film include racism and sexually transmitted disease....
, a 1972 film featuring Philip Michael Thomas - Stigma (letter)Stigma (letter)Stigma is a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau , which was used in writing Greek between the middle ages and the 19th century. It is also used as a numeral symbol for the number 6...
, a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau: ϛ - Stigma (wrestler)Stigma (wrestler)Stigma is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the Chikara professional wrestling promotion, where he is a former Young Lions Cup Champion and King of Trios winner...
, a professional wrestler