The term stigma and its synonyms conceal a double perspective: does the stigmatized individual assume his differentness is known about already or is evident on the spot, or does he assume it is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them?
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"The term stigma and its synonyms conceal a double perspective: does the stigmatized individual assume his differentness is known about already or is evident on the spot, or does he assume it is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them?" — Erving Goffman
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The term stigma and its synonyms conceal a double perspective: does the stigmatized individual assume his differentness is known about already or is evident on the spot, or does he assume it is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them? — Erving Goffman
About Erving Goffman
Erving Goffman was a Scientist from Canada (1922–1982).
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This quote is attributed to Erving Goffman, a Scientist from Canada.
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Erving Goffman lived from 1922 – 1982.