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Disability Stigma is Understudied but Significant

Disability is the largest minority group in the US (19% of the population) and one of the most stigmatized identities across cultures and history, yet it is surprisingly understudied in social psychology compared to race and ethnicity. Stigma is broadly defined as social devaluation based on a discrediting difference or identity.

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Updated 2025-08-30

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Disability Studies

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Sociology