Stigma or plural stigmata, stigmas may refer to: *

Social stigma Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. Social stigmas are commonly related to culture, gender, rac ...

, the disapproval of a person based on physical or behavioral characteristics that distinguish them from others

Symbolism

Stigmata Stigmata ( grc, στίγματα, plural of , 'mark, spot, brand'), in Roman Catholicism, are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ: the hands, wrists, and feet. Stigm ...

, bodily marks or wounds resembling the crucifixion wounds of Christ * A

badge of shame A badge of shame, also a symbol of shame, a mark of shame or a stigma, is typically a distinctive symbol required to be worn by a specific group or an individual for the purpose of public humiliation, ostracism or persecution. The term is also u ...

, or stigma, an insignia, badge, brand, or designator of infamy or disgrace

Biology

* Stigma (anatomy), a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole *

Stigma (botany) The stigma () is the receptive tip of a carpel, or of several fused carpels, in the gynoecium of a flower. Description The stigma, together with the style and ovary (typically called the stigma-style-ovary system) comprises the pistil, whi ...

, part of the female reproductive part of a flower *

Pterostigma The pterostigma (plural: pterostigmata) is a group of specialized cells in the outer insect wing, wings of insects, which are often thickened or coloured, and thus stand out from other cells. It is particularly noticeable in dragonfly, dragonfli ...

, a cell in the outer wing of insects

Writing

* Stigma (letter), a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau (ϛ), also used as the Greek numeral 6

Arts, entertainment and media

Books

* '' Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity'', a 1963 book written by

Erving Goffman Erving Goffman (11 June 1922 – 19 November 1982) was a Canadian-born sociology, sociologist, Social psychology (sociology), social psychologist, and writer, considered by some "the most influential American sociologist of the twentieth ...

* ''Stigma'', a Japanese manga story by

Kazuya Minekura is a Japanese manga artist widely known for the '' Saiyuki'' series. Biography She was born in Kanagawa-ken, and still resides there. Her blood type is A. Her other manga series include ''Wild Adapter'', ''Shiritsu Araiso Koto Gakko Seitokai Shi ...

Film and television

* ''Stigma'' (1972 film), a film featuring Philip Michael Thomas * ''Stigma'' (1977 film), originally broadcast as part of the BBC's ''Ghost Story for Christmas'' series * ''Stigma'' (2013 film), a Nigerian drama film * "Stigma" (''Star Trek: Enterprise''), a 2003 second-season episode of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''

Music

* Stigma (band), an Italian band * ''Stigma'' (EMF album), 1992 * ''Stigma'' (Mind Assault album), 2008 * ''Stigma'', a 2005 album by

Yōsei Teikoku is a Japanese rock band formed in 1997. Their music mixes elements of gothic metal, heavy metal, electronic and classical music. Their works include the opening tracks of several anime series, including ''Future Diary'', '' Magical Pokan'', ' ...

* "Stigma", a 2010 song from the album ''

Split the Atom ''Split the Atom'' is the debut studio album by Dutch drum and bass trio Noisia. The album was released on April 5, 2010 as a full-length CD as well as two double 12" EPs; the ''Vision EP'' includes four drum and Bass songs whilst the ''Division ...

'' by Noisia * "Stigma", a 2016 song from the album ''

Wings A wing is a type of fin that produces lift while moving through air or some other fluid. Accordingly, wings have streamlined cross-sections that are subject to aerodynamic forces and act as airfoils. A wing's aerodynamic efficiency is expresse ...

'' by Korean band BTS

Sports

Stigma (wrestler) Stigma (stylized as STIGMA) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the Chikara professional wrestling promotion, where he is a former Young Lions Cup Champion and King of Trios winner. He was previously known as Shane ...

, American professional wrestler *

Stigma (luchador) Stigma is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) portraying a '' tecnico'' ("Good guy") wrestling character. St ...

, Mexican professional wrestler