Tag: Stigma

The Stigma Behind Mental Health in the British Army

By: Lauren Davies, BA Sociology student This blogpost has been written following Lauren’s experience on our Level 6 Professional Experience module, working alongside Dr Natalie Jester on a project that explores the representation of gender in British Army…

The Stigma of Poverty and Unemployment

By: Abbie Eaton, BSc Criminology and Sociology student We live in a society where we are socialised to determine success based on our job positions and our financial income. Those who are unable to conform to these ideas…

Hungry Britain: how austerity and stigma help explain the rise in food insecurity

By: Nikki Rodgers, BSc Criminology and Sociology student Around 10% of the British population is food insecure, meaning that they do not have reliable access to a sufficient amount of food. Although the UK government do not have…

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Starving Kids, Tories Making Quids: Examining the role of ‘stigma’ in providing free school meals to impoverished families during covid-19

By: Emma Collins, BSc Criminology and Sociology student “Could you let me know when we’re close to £18? I’m not sure I’ve got enough in my account for all this.” I have worked in a supermarket throughout the…