Stigma—the mark of shame that society attaches to certain identities or characteristics—shapes how people see themselves and are treated, often more powerfully than the trait itself; the harm comes not from being different but from being labeled as defective. Understanding stigma means recognizing that shame is political, not personal, and that reclaiming identity requires rejecting others' judgment about your worth.
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