Response: Stigma and Gender
The video is discussing how a stereotyped matter can become part of the culture and as such, can compel most of the people to believe in such. The issue of gender and sexuality is one of the matters being stereotyped in society. As such, people falling victims of the stereotype most at times find themselves part of the societal discussions, and that can primarily affect them psychologically. The issue of stigma is discussed alongside the levels it appears to victims. That is the matter with sexuality as for this case.
In that connection, stigma comes in different levels, and probably it impacts vary with every one of them. I guess the stereotype that one is being straight into their ears is a little bit of high degree when it comes to affecting the victim. I suppose when a stereotype of the like is being said about one’s situation or disease, preferably one they are suffering from or is affecting them in a way, the effect will be adverse.
From the video, I guess it is the right time for the society or the campaigners of social equality in the community to derive some content from the broadcasted stereotypes and build a constructive debate out of it. That would save a lot in the fight to heal the broken souls out of stereotyped victimization. The video also gives one a forum to learn about the learning to appreciate and be there for our friends.
At some point, our friends are battling serious fights in silence and such would otherwise be dealt with if at all they can find a soul to open up to. But then I could realize that people have become prisoners of stereotypes traded by the community to a point they fear even the nearest person to them might end up judging them. It is unfortunate seeing the social destruction the stigma is creating amongst the people. In general, stigmatization is causing people to lack a belief even in their closest friends for fear of being placed in a particular category instead of their opinions being heard and responded to.