stigma
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Researchers found that families often avoid telling school officials that they’re experiencing homelessness due to stigma and fears of child welfare or immigration enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
They say the schemes prey on fear of the legal system and the social stigma that comes with being associated with criminal investigations, trapping even highly educated professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He hopes the show will "create a space where people can feel less alone" as issues such as miscarriages "have a stigma around it".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
"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
This last is by far the commonest reaction to stigma.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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