Word: stigmas
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...Harvard wants to continue in the direction of egalitarianism and fairness, it should break its ties with its new tenant. And if Pudding members want the club to continue to be a fun place free of the stigma of elitism, they should join the many members who have decided not to renew their memberships, as a protest against the new policies...
...difference in rulings points to the power of societal assumptions, rather than strictly legal logic, in judicial decisions. There was a consistent body of judicial reasoning and precedent that yielded each of the contradictory rulings. The difference, however, was an assumption--in this case the stigma attached to a certain disease--which swayed the calm courtroom logic...
...Simon Foundation. Older people are particularly wary of disclosure. Explains Nurse Lynda Austin, an Atlanta geriatrics consultant: "When a family discovers the problem, it's often the impetus for institutionalization." Victims devise homemade solutions instead -- menstrual pads, rags and tissues in underwear or rubber balloons over the penis. The stigma for all is intense. From early childhood a sense of self-control is deeply connected to successful toilet training, notes Psychologist Ronald Rozensky of Illinois' Evanston Hospital. "Losing that control as adults sets up a downward spiral of helplessness, shame, guilt and withdrawal...
...disease. Says Dana Ferrell, a director of the South Florida Health Action Coalition: "There's still a tremendous amount of ignorance out there." The dilemma, says Kenneth Labowitz, a Washington lawyer who represents many stricken employees, is that "a person who has AIDS has the worst medical stigma of the decade. One anchor in the crisis is family, and the other is his job. The victim needs support from both...
...marketing manager for California Cooler. Yet another selling point is perceived . healthfulness, even though most coolers have as many calories as a similar- size can of regular soda. The beverage appeals particularly to women, who buy about 70% of all coolers sold, yet it has managed to escape the stigma of wimpiness...