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Topic: Social stigma

Social stigma refers to the negative attitudes and stereotypes that society attaches to certain individuals or groups, leading to discrimination and marginalization.

More on: Social stigma

The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of social stigma, including the stigmas surrounding homelessness, drug use, sex work, and illness.

In the episode 'The Containment Plan (rebroadcast)', the social stigma and societal perceptions surrounding the residents of Skid Row in Los Angeles are discussed.

The episode 'The First Scientific Report on the AIDS Epidemic' examines the stigma and lack of urgency initially surrounding AIDS as a 'gay disease'.

The episode 'The Sunday Story: Life in the Shadow of the Philippines' Drug War' explores the deep-rooted social stigma around drug use in the Philippines, fueled by cultural and religious beliefs, and its impact on the drug war.

The episode 'Dacé: The Modern Working Girl' addresses the societal stigma surrounding sex work and challenges misconceptions about those involved in the industry.

Finally, the episode 'The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann' discusses the social stigma surrounding unwed mothers during the time, which contributed to the vulnerability of these women and their children.

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