Stigma : the machinery of inequality / Imogen Tyler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tyler, Imogen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stigma (Social psychology)--Political aspects.

Stigma (Social psychology).

Discrimination.

Authoritarianism.

Physical Description:

xiii, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Zed Books, 2020.

Summary:

"In this fascinating and radical reconceptualization of stigma, Imogen Tyler precisely and passionately outlines its political function, revealing it as a political practice and an instrument of state coercion. From the literal stigmatizing (tattooing) of criminals in ancient Greece, to the effects of modern-day austerity, fiscal economics and approaches to public expenditure, stigma is revealed as having long been a means of securing the interests of powerful elites. And today, from discrimination against Muslims, refugees and the 'undeserving poor' to issues of mental health, Tyler provides a bold and clear investigation, revealing how the history of stigma provides an invaluable lens for understanding the rise of authoritarian forms of government." -- book jacket.

Contents:

1 The penal tattoo p. 31

2 From stigma power to black power p. 91

3 The stigma machine of the border p. 119

4 The stigma machine of austerity p. 159

5 Shame lives on the eyelids p. 211

6 Conclusion: rage against the stigma machines p. 241.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781786993304

1786993309

OCLC:

1144748025