Assess The Difference Between External And External Stigmatizations
(Sarason & Sarason, 2005) defines stigma as a word that indicates a disgrace or a defect. Basically this means that stigma is the presence of abandonment or neglecting of other people whom are viewed abnormal or different by others, it also arouses loss of respect for others. People with mental illness for example are linked to some sort of stereotypes such as they can’t lead a normal life like having a job like other people. Moreover, it is argued that stigma comes in two different kinds such as external and internal stigmatizations. External stigma is that perpetuated by people in society which results in discrimination and prejudice against the mentally ill. Internal stigma on the other hand refers to one’s self stigmatization which is the
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It is evident that these two can co-exist, for instance when one know their mental illness that might lead them to feel ashamed of disclosing their diagnosis in fear of knowing what others will say about it and in one hand people are more likely to discriminate the person. (Butcher, Hooley & ?, 2015) In relation to Carl’s case study, the existence of public stigma is evident as it was stated that he had withdrawn form university resulted from his incapacitating symptoms and behaviour, this shows how mentally ill people are regarded unable to perform their day-to-day activities as per normal.
HOW STIGMA AFFECTS THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY:
Stigma against the mentally ill has become so prevalent and to an extent it affects every aspect of their lives. The stigma is a root to multitude of problems not only for the victim but for their family as well. The family is affected in a way because people stigmatize the mentally ill and their family, the stigmatization includes labelling the whole family as psychotics as mental illness is usually perceived as a genetic illness as a result the whole family is discriminated. It is argued in (Paul & Tasman,1992) that the most likely underlying factor of stigma is the myths connected
It is evident that these two can co-exist, for instance when one know their mental illness that might lead them to feel ashamed of disclosing their diagnosis in fear of knowing what others will say about it and in one hand people are more likely to discriminate the person. (Butcher, Hooley & ?, 2015) In relation to Carl’s case study, the existence of public stigma is evident as it was stated that he had withdrawn form university resulted from his incapacitating symptoms and behaviour, this shows how mentally ill people are regarded unable to perform their day-to-day activities as per normal.
HOW STIGMA AFFECTS THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY:
Stigma against the mentally ill has become so prevalent and to an extent it affects every aspect of their lives. The stigma is a root to multitude of problems not only for the victim but for their family as well. The family is affected in a way because people stigmatize the mentally ill and their family, the stigmatization includes labelling the whole family as psychotics as mental illness is usually perceived as a genetic illness as a result the whole family is discriminated. It is argued in (Paul & Tasman,1992) that the most likely underlying factor of stigma is the myths connected