aps1019Chapter 8 provides a really good example of overcoming a deviant label. I thought that the example of Staci Wood really showed how people can do several different things in order to change and overcome their deviant label. While their deviant label may never fully be erased, there are still ways that one can significantly lessen the impact that it has on their life and change others perception of them. #so345
Sociology Student@aps1019 I agree. I think her story would be especially inspiring for the pessimistic individuals who have been stigmatized for a similar reason (i.e., a chronic illness out of their control) by showing that there are ways to become known outside of your diagnosis and that stigmatized label.