Discuss Some Positive and Negative Consequences of Stigma Consciousness

question 5

Essay

Discuss some positive and negative consequences of stigma consciousness.

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Definitions:

Cultural Lag

A concept in sociology that explains the period of adjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new material conditions or inventions.

Cultural Shock

The feeling of disorientation or anxiety experienced when encountering a culture markedly different from one's own.

Cultural Capital

Non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, such as education, intellect, style of speech, and dress.

Bourdieu

A French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher known for his work on habitus, cultural capital, and social fields.