Social Stigma and Unemployment What is stigma and how does it affect unemployed? Stigma is a non-factual perception toward those who do not have a paid job It is indeed social punishment Unfair Affects our psychological and emotional health

Causes of Stigma What are the causes of stigma? Ignorance or lack of knowledge Hostility As a result of capitalist system

The Effects of Stigma How does stigma affect unemployed and what groups of unemployed stigmatized more than others? Psychological impact Emotional effect Does it affect getting a job Men or women? The young or the elderly? The rich or the poor?

Any Solution? How to deal with stigma? Surround yourself with supportive people Be good with you Stay active Be positive Remember we don’t need to prove anything to anyone!