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Shakespeare and laughter
This book examines laughter in the Shakespearean theatre, in the context of a cultural history of early modern laughter, and looks at various strands of the early modern discourse on laughter, ranging from medical treatises and courtesy manuals to Puritan tracts and jestbook literature. It argues that few cultural phenomena have undergone as radical a change in meaning as laughter, a paradigm shift that can be traced back to the early modern period, which saw some remarkable changes in the culture of laughter. Hitherto, laughter had been mainly regarded as a social corrective that mocked those who transgressed societal norms. The evolving cult of courtly manners that spread throughout Renaissance Europe stigmatised derisive laughter as a sign of vulgarity. Laughter became bound up with questions of taste and class identity. At the same time, humanist thinkers revalorised the status of recreation and pleasure. These developments left their trace on the early modern theatre, where laughter was retailed as a commodity in an emerging entertainment industry. William Shakespeare's plays both reflect and shape these changes, particularly in his adaptation of the Erasmian wise fool as a stage figure and in the sceptical strain of thought that is encapsulated in the laughter evoked in the plays.
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Mr. Boddington's etiquette : charm and civility for every occasion
\"From Mr. Boddington's Studio, who create beloved stationary, comes this little etiquette guide to help anyone to live a well-mannered life. From how to write wedding invitations to selecting the appropriate gift, Mr. Boddington has got you covered\"-- Provided by publisher.
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COVID-19, Stigma, and the Ongoing Marginalization of Sex Workers and their Support Organizations
Primary or first-hand stigma, associated with sex work, sometimes disparagingly referred to as \"prostitution\" or \"whore\" stigma, was a fundamental cause of social inequities for sex workers before the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, courtesy stigma, or stigma by association linked with involvement with a stigmatized group, has long limited the ability of sex worker organizations to secure adequate funds to meet the needs of sex workers in their communities. In reaction to the pandemic, sex worker organizations quickly responded and in a variety of ways have been helping to ease the impact of the pandemic on sex workers in their communities. In November 2020, we interviewed 10 members of sex worker organizations from seven different communities across Canada about how they have been dealing with the immediate and longer-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in their communities. Three strategic actions stood out in the interviews: (1) challenging stigma to help sex workers access government emergency funding; (2) reorganizing and adapting services to provide outreach to sex workers in their communities; and (3) advocating for continuous organizational funding. The findings show that primary stigma and courtesy stigma have further marginalized sex worker organizations and their clients during the pandemic. We conclude with participants’ recommendations to address avoidable harms of COVID-19 among sex workers and to better support sex worker organizations in Canada.
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Pirates can be polite
\"The pirates aboard the Golden Duck have forgotten their manners. Without \"please,\" \"thank you,\" and basic courtesy, the captain is at his wit's end. An enemy attack brings the pirates together and makes them realize the importance of politeness towards each other. The story is brought to life through colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of young readers. This book is an enjoyable read that will help readers recognize how and why to be polite and appreciative.\"--Publisher's description.
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Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma
Objective: This study aims to explore in depth the experiences of “courtesy stigma” among families of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, to reveal the impacts of such stigma on families, and to examine the coping strategies they develop throughout this process. Method: Designed with a qualitative approach, the study adopted a phenomenological design and conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Participants were family members living in the same household as the individual diagnosed with schizophrenia and assuming caregiving responsibilities. MAXQDA software was employed for data analysis, and inductive thematic analysis was applied. Related codes were grouped under categories, and these categories were combined to form themes. Results: The analysis yielded the main theme of “Stigma in the Shadow of Courtesy”. Under this theme, three categories were identified: implicit stigma, concealment stigma, and internalized stigma. Conclusion: Families of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia are exposed to implicit stigma in society, which negatively affects them. In this process, families sometimes internalize the stigma presented in the form of politeness without being aware of it; at other times, they develop coping strategies such as masking to protect themselves and their relatives with schizophrenia. Through empowerment-based interventions, it is possible to identify the existing strengths and resources of these families, thereby enhancing their coping skills and well-being. Developing awareness programs based on direct contact within social work practice is also crucial for reducing polite stigma. Furthermore, this study contributes to filling the gap in the social work literature by addressing the issue of polite stigma.
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I am polite
Having good manners is more than saying \"please\" and \"thank you.\" Good manners are displayed by everyday actions, such as holding the door for someone or shaking someone's hand when you meet them.
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Self-compassion mitigates the cognitive, affective, and social impact of courtesy stigma on parents of autistic children
Purpose
Due to the courtesy stigma of autism spectrum disorder, many parents of autistic children are devaluated and discriminated against by the public. Despite the high prevalence of this courtesy stigma, very few studies have examined its negative effects on parents of autistic children and explored the factors that may protect the parents from these negative effects. The present study utilized a 2-year, two-wave prospective longitudinal design to examine the associations of courtesy stigma with adverse cognitive (self-stigma), affective (depressive and anxiety symptoms), and social (parent–child and inter-parental conflicts) consequences for parents of autistic children and to test whether these associations would be moderated and mitigated by self-compassion.
Methods
A total of 381 parents of autistic children completed questionnaires about courtesy stigma, self-compassion, self-stigma, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and parent–child and inter-parental conflicts at time 1 (T1) and time 2 (T2).
Results
Courtesy stigma interacted with self-compassion at T1 in predicting self-stigma, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and parent–child and inter-parental conflicts at T2. Specifically, the associations of courtesy stigma with the adverse psychological consequences were weaker for parents with high self-compassion than for those with low self-compassion.
Conclusion
Our results demonstrate the prospective associations of courtesy stigma with adverse cognitive, affective, and social consequences for parents of autistic children, as well as the protective effects of self-compassion against such associations. These results highlight the importance of increasing parents’ self-compassion to help them cope with courtesy stigma and improve their psychological well-being.
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