stigma

Example Sentences

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"That can lead to there being stigma and shame around the topic, and that's when people feel isolated and alone."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

India's transgender population was estimated at nearly 500,000 in the 2011 census, although activists say stigma and underreporting mask the true figure.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

She said she felt ashamed asking for help: "there is a stigma having to ask someone else for food and not being able to provide for yourself."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Another hurdle that Os had to overcome in her career is an ongoing stigma placed on influencers-turned-pop stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

One need not be formally convicted in a court of law to be subject to this shame and stigma.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander