Stigma

Stigma or (: stigmata or stigmas) may refer to:


 * Social stigma, the disapproval of a person based on physical or behavioral characteristics that distinguish them from others

Symbolism

 * Stigmata, bodily marks or wounds resembling the crucifixion wounds of Christ
 * A badge of shame, or stigma, an insignia, badge, brand, or designator of infamy or disgrace

Biology

 * Stigma (anatomy), a small spot, mark, scar, or minute hole
 * Stigma (botany), part of the female reproductive part of a flower
 * Pterostigma, a cell in the outer wing of insects
 * Eyespot apparatus, or stigma, a light-detecting organelle in cells

Writing

 * Stigma (letter), a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau (ϛ), also used as the Greek numeral 6

Books

 * Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity, a 1963 book written by Erving Goffman
 * Stigma (manga), a manga series by Kazuya Minekura

Film and television

 * Stigma (1972 film), a film featuring Philip Michael Thomas
 * Stigma (1977 film), originally broadcast as part of the BBC's Ghost Story for Christmas series
 * Stigma (2013 film), a Nigerian drama film
 * "Stigma" (Star Trek: Enterprise), a 2003 second-season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise

Music

 * Stigma (German band), a German metal band
 * Stigma (Italian band), a former Italian metal band
 * Stigma (EMF album), 1992
 * Stigma (Mind Assault album), 2008
 * Stigma (Wage War album), 2024
 * Stigma, a 2005 album by Yōsei Teikoku
 * "Stigma", a 2010 song from the album Split the Atom by Noisia
 * "Stigma", a 2016 song from the album Wings by Korean band BTS

Sports

 * Stigma (wrestler), American professional wrestler
 * Stigma (luchador), Mexican professional wrestler