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Courtesy stigma revisited.

A Birenbaum1

  • 1Department of Sociology, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY 11439.

Mental Retardation
|October 1, 1992
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Parents develop strategies to manage the courtesy stigma associated with having a child with a disability. This study examines responses to courtesy stigma in mental retardation and disability, and how stigma creates social distinctions.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Disability Studies
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Goffman's concept of courtesy stigma describes stigma acquired through association.
  • Previous research in the early 1970s identified parental strategies for managing difficult child-related issues.
  • The social attribution of stigma creates societal distinctions, including moral ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine family members' strategies for maintaining community ties when a child disvalues them.
  • To explore responses to the courtesy stigma concept within the context of mental retardation and disability.
  • To analyze how social stigma contributes to societal distinctions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of parental experiences and coping mechanisms.

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  • Review and synthesis of literature on courtesy stigma and disability.
  • Examination of social attributions of stigma in relation to societal structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Families develop practical strategies to cope with the challenges posed by a child's disvalued status.
    • Responses to courtesy stigma vary within the fields of mental retardation and broader disability contexts.
    • Socially attributed stigma reinforces moral and other distinctions within society.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding courtesy stigma is crucial for supporting families of individuals with disabilities.
    • Societal perceptions of disability significantly impact family well-being and community integration.
    • The study highlights the complex interplay between individual experience, social stigma, and societal norms.