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Health and Inequality in Standup Comedy

Stories That Challenge Stigma
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In Health and Inequality in Standup Comedy: Stories That Challenge Stigma, Sean M. Vina explores the power of open conversations in reducing stigma. Using standup comedy as a lens, the book delves into the experiences of ninety-nine diverse comedians, revealing how they disclose their stigmas in public and what prevents some from having open conversations. The author argues that the scope of stigma resistance is defined by the prejudice of those who stigmatize, making it an unequal endeavor that requires structural change to truly make a difference. Through the voices of these comedians, Health and Inequality in Standup Comedy challenges us to reconceptualize our approach to fighting stigma and discrimination and highlights the importance of implementing policies that decrease segregation. A compelling and eye-opening read for anyone interested in understanding the power of social contact through the unequal, standup comedy world.
Sean M. Vina is assistant professor of sociology at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Why Use Standup to Understand Stigma and Inequality? Chapter 2: Invisible Stigma from Least to Most Taboo Chapter 3: Visible Stigmas That Define What Others See Chapter 4: Testing Social Boundaries Chapter 5: Tactics to Manage Stigma Chapter 6: Context Matters: Black and Latino Lives Chapter 7: Cultivated Outcomes Chapter 8: The Structure and Culture of Comedy Chapter 9: Lost Opportunities to Cope and Heal Conclusion: Lessons Learned Appendix A: Questionnaire Appendix B: Supporting Table Bibliography About the Author
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