What is stigma? How does it influence how we live ? And, why is it so pervasive in society? In this episode, Jelena explores stigma - something she has been studying for the past two years - and how she believes it is at the root of all problems. She shares about her own experiences with stigma, where her vulnerability, big feelings, curvy body and immigrant household were a few of her most stigmatizing characteristics. She shares from some of the most trailblazing artists and activists that are actively challenging stigma and societal norms through a variety of ways to ultimately conclude: stigma has devastating, deadly consequences. Published days after the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs - where another act of violence to the Queer Community occurred - Jelena is here to prove that it’s all connected. And that stigma - and the stereotypes, prejudice, hatred, fear, and ignorance it cultivates - is a blueprint for how we, as a society, can begin to foster community care and collective well-being. This is a token of gratitude to The Confetti Project community - a group of trailblazers challenging societal norms. You have so much value in the world just by being who you are.❤️
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What is stigma? How does it influence how we live ? And, why is it so pervasive in society? In this episode, Jelena explores stigma - something she has been studying for the past two years - and how she believes it is at the root of all problems. She shares about her own experiences with stigma, where her vulnerability, big feelings, curvy body and immigrant household were a few of her most stigmatizing characteristics. She shares from some of the most trailblazing artists and activists that are actively challenging stigma and societal norms through a variety of ways to ultimately conclude: stigma has devastating, deadly consequences. Published days after the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs - where another act of violence to the Queer Community occurred - Jelena is here to prove that it’s all connected. And that stigma - and the stereotypes, prejudice, hatred, fear, and ignorance it cultivates - is a blueprint for how we, as a society, can begin to foster community care and collective well-being. This is a token of gratitude to The Confetti Project community - a group of trailblazers challenging societal norms. You have so much value in the world just by being who you are.❤️
Chapter Markers
Self-Reflection Questions
Resource Links
Call to Action
Please subscribe, rate, and follow The Confetti Project on Instagram & Pinterest.