For this week, please complete the weekly readings, review the materials assigned, and then answer the question below.

For this week, please complete the weekly readings, review the materials assigned, and then answer the question below. The observation post should be approximately 2-3 paragraphs and include relevant citations to support your statements. All observation posts are due by Thursday at 11:59 pm EST.

Also, you must reply to at least two of your classmates’ observation posts. Response posts should consist of 1-2 paragraphs each and are due on Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. Please be sure to follow the guidelines and grading rubric outlined in the syllabus to structure your responses. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at <[email protected]>.

Question: What is a stigma management strategy that all of us (whether we are viewed as having a disability or not) use to reduce the likelihood of being viewed as deviant? How can the strategy be helpful? How can it be harmful? (In your posts, be sure to explain your reasoning, to draw on the readings and the introductory notes, and to review the grading rubric.)