stigmatization

Example Sentences

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"I was particularly shocked by the recommendations for combating obesity, which did not mention the effect of MMS on adipose tissue but only affirmed self-acceptance combined with stigmatization of obesity," she says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The project focused on the stigmatization of dementia in Madagascar, a topic she explored through intimate portraits of “Dada Paul” and his family.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposed the original name in a 2019 paper, despite World Health Organization warnings that giving diseases geographic names can cause confusion and stigmatization.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 10, 2024

Media, advertising and the entertainment industry frequently perpetuate these ideals, leading to the stigmatization of individuals who do not fit into these narrow standards.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2024

In many respects, release from prison does not represent the beginning of freedom but instead a cruel new phase of stigmatization and control.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander