Stigma
(plural: stigmata
) may refer to:
In biology
:
- Stigma (anatomy), a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole
- In a flower , the stigma is the terminal portion of the gynoecium that has no epidermis and is meant to receive pollen.
- The eyespot apparatus of unicellular organisms, for example Euglena
and Chlamydomonas
- Stigma of the eye
In discrimination
:
- Stigma of the original sin in Christianity
- Stigma of the forehead spot in Indian Caste
- Badge of shame, a mark of infamy or disgrace
- Social stigma, a severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms.
- Weight stigma, negative attitudes towards overweight/obese individuals
In literature
:
- Stigma
(book), a 1963 book written by Erving Goffman
- Stigma
(manga), a Japanese manga story by Kazuya Minekura
In music
:
- Stigma
(album), an album recorded by the band EMF in 1992
- Stigma
(Yosei Teikoku album), an album recorded by Japanese band Yosei Teikoku in 2005
- Stigma (Irish band), formed 1992 in Dublin
- Stigma (Egyptian band), Egyptian rock band
- Stigma (Italian band), death-core band signed to Pivotal Rockordings
- Vinnie Stigma, the long time guitarist of the seminal hardcore bands Agnostic Front and Madball
In sociology
:
- Stigma (sociological theory), the phenomenon whereby an individual with an attribute, which is deeply discredited by his/her society, is rejected as a result of the attribute
In other fields
:
- A bodily mark, sore, or sensation of pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus; see stigmata
- "Stigma" (Enterprise
episode), a second-season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise
- Stigma
(film), a 1972 film featuring Philip Michael Thomas
- Stigma (letter), a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau
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