Stigma or plural stigmata, stigmas may refer to: * Social stigma, the disapproval of a person based on physical or behavioral characteristics that distinguish them from others

Symbolism

* Stigmata, 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 stigma, also called macula pellucida, in mammalian reproductive anatomy, refers to the area of the ovarian surface where the Graafian follicle will burst through during ovulation and release the ovum. As the follicle matures, the area between ...

, 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) Stigma (ϛ) is a ligature of the Greek letters sigma (Σ) and tau (Τ), which was used in writing Greek between the Middle Ages and the 19th century. It is also used as a numeral symbol for the number 6. In this unrelated function, it is a co ...

, 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 Shik ...

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) Stigma was an Italian band based in Mondovì. The group was founded in 2000 and played Metalcore but their musical style changed. Nowadays Stigma plays a mixture of Melodic Death Metal, Deathcore and Grindcore. Their albums ''When Midnight Strik ...

, 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'' by Korean band BTS

Sports

* Stigma (wrestler), American professional wrestler * Stigma (luchador), Mexican professional wrestler