“The normal and the stigmatized are not persons, but perspectives.”
Quote by Erving Goffman
Work
Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity
This work delves into the nature of stigma, examining how it affects individuals and communities, and the strategies used to manage or overcome it. more
Author
Erving Goffman
Erving Goffman (June 11, 1922 - November 19, 1982) was a Canadian sociologist who is considered one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to symbolic interactionism and impression management theory. more