There are number of ways by
which the individuals suffering from eating disorders are
stigmatized .There are three main types of stigmas though which
these people are stigmatized .Let us discuss them one by
one
- Attitudinal stigma- This can be defined as
the general beliefs or attitudes about the individuals having the
disorder. People often stigmatized them as childish or non health
conscious .
- Affective stigma- This can be defined as
the emotional response to individuals who are suffering from eating
disorders. This involves showing upsetting and disgust emotional
behavior towards the affected individuals
- Behavioral stigma- This type of stigma can
be defined as behaviors which are targeted towards the individuals
having eating disorders. For example people body shaming the
individuals or telling them their behavior is bad or showing
disrespect or sometimes violence towards the affected individuals
.