Posts Tagged ‘social stigma’
Out of the closet, into the fire
U. ROCHESTER (US) — The act of “coming out” as a gay, lesbian, and bisexual can increase emotional well-being—if the decision is met with support rather than stigma. Continue…
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:47 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jun 3, 2010 13:42 - 0 Comments
Migrants on the move with tuberculosis
EMORY (US)—To reduce the incidence, spread, and severity of tuberculosis, government policies must ensure that all patients have easy access to diagnosis and treatment, according to a commentary published in The Lancet. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 27, 2010 12:42 - 0 Comments
Taking a good hard look at staring
EMORY (US)—Staring is both a natural impulse and a social blunder—a response to novelty and a dopamine rush. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 4, 2010 13:45 - 6 Comments
Home sweet mobile home
PENN STATE (US)—A majority of Pennsylvania’s mobile home residents say they are overwhelmingly satisfied with their homes despite problems like construction quality, social stigma, and financing. (more…)
