Deck 22: Stigma and Social Identity From Stigma, Erving Goffman

Question 1

According to Goffman, there are three different kinds of stigma.Physical deformities, tribal stigmas, and _____.

A)Sexual deviance
B)Moral degeneracy
C)Mental irregularities
D)Blemishes of individual character

Answer 1

Blemishes of individual character

Question 2

What is Goffman referring to when he mentions tribal stigmas?

A)Political behavior
B)Those from third world nations
C)Race, nation, and religion
D)Alcoholism

Answer 2

Race, nation, and religion

Question 3

Goffman discusses "stigma" as a special relationship between ______.

A)Friend and Foe
B)Genes and Values
C)Trait and Stereotype
D)Front and Back regions

Answer 3

Trait and Stereotype

Question 4

Linda was born with a physical deformity as a result of fetal alcohol syndrome.According to Goffman, Linda has a(n) _______ deviant status and a ________ stigma.

A)Ascribed/discreditable
B)Ascribed/discredited
C)Achieved/discreditable
D)Achieved/discredited

Question 5

According to Goffman, if a heroin addict uses make-up to cover the track marks on their arm, they are engaging in _______.

A)Techniques of neutralization
B)Carnival-like behavior
C)Impression and stigma management
D)Grotesque behavior

Question 6

Sam is extremely overweight, which is obvious to all who view him.According to Goffman, Sam has a(n) ________ deviant status and a ________ stigma.

A)Ascribed/discreditable
B)Ascribed/discredited
C)Achieved/discreditable
D)Achieved/discredited

Question 7

Define Goffman's three types of stigma and then explain how being HIV-positive could be considered an example for each one.