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Stigmatization vs Misconception - What's the difference?

stigmatization | misconception |

As nouns the difference between stigmatization and misconception

is that stigmatization is the process or act of stigmatizing while misconception is a mistaken belief, a wrong idea.

stigmatization

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The process or act of stigmatizing.
    • the stigmatization of ethnic minorities
  • (theology) The production of stigmata upon the body.
    • the stigmatization of Saint Francis

    misconception

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a mistaken belief, a wrong idea
    • There are several common misconceptions about the theory of relativity.
    You're obviously under the misconception that I care about your problems.
    He thought that a misconception meant becoming pregnant with a girl.