STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION
Stigma and discrimination are strong social menaces. Sadly, as destructive as its effects are, the subject is under-discussed and often neglected. DISCRIMINATION This is an unfair or prejudicial treatment of certain categories of people, based on the grounds of; race, age, sex, or disability. This is simply denying someone of their basic human rights because of who they are or what they believe in through unjust distinctions made in policy, law, or treatment. How to deal with discrimination. Anyone living in this reality must not give in or feel sorry for themselves no matter how overwhelming it may be. You must find a way or ways to deal with it for your physical and mental well-being. Build on your strength. Silence critics with your success. Focus on your core values and beliefs. This motivates you to succeed and numb the negative effects of bias and discrimination. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Discrimination can knock you to the ground, don't stay on the ground. ...