Stigma 417387 224688517 2008-07-09T23:49:32Z Macrakis 49920 dictionary definitions [[WP:NOT|don't belong in WP]], but in wiktionary {{wiktionarypar|stigma}} '''Stigma''' (plural: '''[[stigmata]]''') may refer to: In '''biology''': * [[Stigma (anatomy)]], a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole * In a flower [[carpel]], the stigma is the terminal portion that has no epidermis and is fitted to receive pollen. * The [[eyespot apparatus]] of unicellular organisms, for example ''Euglena'' and ''Chlamydomonas'' * [[Astigmatism (eye)| Stigma of the eye]] In '''discrimination''': * [[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. A topic in mental health literature, but also includes: ** [[Weight stigma]], negative attitudes towards overweight/obese individuals In '''literature''': * [[Stigma (book)|''Stigma'' (book)]], a 1963 book written by Erving Goffman * [[Stigma (manga)|''Stigma'' (manga)]], a Japanese manga story by Kazuya Minekura In '''music''': * [[Stigma (album)|''Stigma'' (album)]], an album recorded by the band EMF in 1992 * [[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)|"Stigma" (''Enterprise'' episode)]], a second-season episode of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' * [[Stigma (film)|''Stigma'' (film)]], a 1972 film featuring Philip Michael Thomas * [[Stigma (letter)]], a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau ==See also== * [[Astigmatism]] * [[Stigmata (disambiguation)]] {{disambig}} [[cs:Stigma]] [[da:Stigma]] [[de:Stigma]] [[es:Estigma]] [[fr:Stigmate]] [[hr:Stigma]] [[it:Stigma]] [[lt:Stigma]] [[nl:Stigma]] [[ja:スティグマ]] [[no:Stigma]] [[pl:Stigma]] [[simple:Stigma]] [[sk:Stigma]] [[sl:Stigma]]