Stigma

Analyzing the emotions of those who don't conform to societal norms, Stigma delves into the lives of stigmatized individuals, including those with physical deformities, ex-mental patients, drug addicts, and prostitutes. Using autobiographies and case studies, author Erving Goffman explores how these individuals feel about themselves and their relationship with "normals." This illuminating book examines the complex strategies stigmatized individuals employ to cope with rejection, and the multifaceted images they project of themselves. A brilliant examination of the daily challenges faced by those who don't fit in with society's expectations.