Fordham Conversations: Understanding Social Stigmas

by Will Germain, Alen Kanlic, Robin Shannon
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Learn about the whats and the whys of social stigma.

Social Stigma can take on many forms. It may be an unpleasant remark, a strange look or even the refusal of employment.

Tina Mashi joins Fordham Conversation to explore the social phenomena of stigma. She’s President of the national Organization of Forensic Social Work, and a professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of social service.

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