What Is Social Stigma?

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Good evening to all, how are you? Me, had a long day today, lol, ang hirap makahanap ng pera sa panahon ngayon eh, but then again, thankful and grateful to those who always upvoted my article or articles here at read.cash, couldn't thank you all enough for that. As Ernie Baron once said, Knowledge is Power, nowadays all we need is a proper education and reading so we all are going to be aware to and 'bout the things that's been happening around us or around the world, being aware of such or all things can help us to avoid or prevent such things or illneseses or the likes of it, right? This article of mine here today's kinda related or really related to what's been happening or going on not just here on Boracay but to the entire World itself and hope you will find this one helpful and informative po and please do bear with me po especially to the pic collage i'm going to use and uploaded here. The photos i'm going to use and uploaded here are from Google.

What Is Social Stigma?

It's the reason why i guess the cases are increasing or widely spreading not just here on Boracay but to the whole World, if i must say.

It's the disapproval of or discrimination against a Person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a Society.

Commonly related to Culture, Gender, Race, Age, Sexual Orientation, Intelligence and Health.

It's understandable that there's Confusion, Anxiety and Fear among the Public. Unfortunately, these factors are also fueling harmful stereotypes.

It occurs when People negatively associated an infectious disease such as Covid-19 with a specific Population.

Education is one way to fight Stigma. It helps dispel harmful stereotypes.

Social Stigma Factors Associated With Covid-19 are as follows:

* A Disease that's new and for which there are still many unknowns.

* We are often afraid of the unknown.

* It's easy to associate that Fear with others.

People/Groups that experienced Stigma related to Covid-19

* People of Asian Descent.

* People returning from travel.

* Health Care Workers and Emergency Responders.

* People with the disease and their Family and Friends.

* People released from quarantine.

Things that happens to People/Groups that are Stigmatized

* They may be excluded or shunned in social situations.

* They may be denied job and educational opportunities.

* They may be denied access to adequate housing and health care.

* They may be targets of verbal, emotional and physical abuse.

Ways to help reduce Covid-19 Stigma

* Getting the facts about Covid-19 from reputable sources such as CDC or Centers For Disease Control and WHO or World Health Organization. Share that facts with your Family and Friends.

* Speaking up if you hear or see inaccurate statements about Covid-19 and certain People or Groups.

* Reaching out to People who may feel stigmatized. Ask how you can help, listen to them and show that you understand and support them.

* Showing support for Health Care Workers and others who are caring for People with Covid-19. Thank them for their work and share positive messages on social media.

* Showing support for and thanking all who continue their essential jobs to help you and your community such as Police Officers, Bus Drivers, Grocery Store Clerks, Food and Bank Workers and Delivery People.

Remember, everyone is in this together. The Covid-19 Pandemic will be over sooner if Fears and Rumors are replaced by Facts, Proper Action and a show of Support for one another.

We all are going to heal or be heal as one, just like what the song says, just do and follow the protocols and safety reminders from the Government. Stay Safe. Wash Hands. Social Distancing. Wear Face Mask and Face Shield.

Good evening to all once again, have a good evening and night to all, stay safe and God bless, don't discriminate, don't be judgmental, what we all need nowadays is to be understanding and support one another for this trying times or this Pandemic we all are facing and experiencing right now. Brb soon as it's already dinner time, nag-aalburuto na ang alaga ko eh, lol, let's eat po :)

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It is unfair to put a stigma to people who have been victims themselves. The disease itself is already a very difficult one. They don't need anymore troubles caused by stigma.

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3 years ago

Yes, it's really unfair, especially to the disease victims, that's y proper education, understanding n acceptance's the one we need to give them n what they really need n what's the right thing to do so they won't be an outcast or be stigmatized

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I've been a covid 19 survivor. But lucky that in our neighborhood is like a family. I have mild to none symptoms so I was not admitted to the hospital. When I was on a home quarantine, my neighbors always asked me via chat what else do I need because I can't go out. And they are willing to get it for me.

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3 years ago

Glad u had survived it that's good that your neighbors cares for n treat u like a family, that kind of people n attitude's what we need especially in this trying hard times we all r facing 'coz of the covid-19 pandemic, it's your 2nd life now, stay safe, God bless n thank u for the good comment n for telling that u r a covid-19 survivor :)

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That is why I can tell that I'm lucky with the people around me. Even in tough times, they got my back

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Yes, u r indeed lucky, be grateful n thankful for that :)

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3 years ago

Nice topic and well explained. Keep it up☺️

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3 years ago

Thank u especially for the upvote n yes, that one's happening now around the world now 'coz of the pandemic or covid-19

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3 years ago

We can't remove it as it is like a virus also that contaminates the minds of the people. All we can do is to spread awareness so that eyes of people who are discriminating would be opened and understand the real meaning of life.

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3 years ago

Yes, i agree with u po n u r right 'bout that po, that's the good thing to do po especially now that we are facing this pandemic po, just hoping there's no discrimination na po once it's over na po so lahat po tau eh masaya, thank u po sa upvote :)

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@Idksamad7869, @Meyzee, @Alther, @Maestro02, @leejhen, @bmjc98, thank u po for the upvote :)

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3 years ago

Tama ka diyan don't discriminate kasi hindi natin alam kung anong pinagdadaanan nila at we do t even have the right to do it to anyone we are all human and not a superior like God so instead of discriminating others why don't we just love and care for each other!

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3 years ago

Opo, tma po kau jn pro my mga tao prin po na mga gnyan po porke't mdyo nkakaangat po ng konti o nkaangat po dhil lng po nkpg-asawa ng mykaya o myaman, it will be good n beautiful n peaceful po kng ala po inggit, discrimination o kng ano pa po kndi pg-ibig o pgmamahal n pgtutulungan po anh mangingibabaw po, right?

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3 years ago

How I wish ganyan tayong magisip lahat ang sarap sanang mabuhay sa mundong walang mapanghusga.

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Opo, msarap po mbuhay kng gnyan po pro ndi po, lol, lalo na po d2 sa amin po, mliit lng po tingin nla sa amin n ndi po kmi knkilalang kamag-anak nla, salamat po sa upvote, bwi po aq sa sunod po :)

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3 years ago

godbless ate

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God bless din po n salamat po sa upvote, bwi po aq sa inyo po sa sunod :)

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