Why use standup to understand stigma and inequality? -- Invisible stigma from least to most taboo -- Visible stigmas that define what others see -- Testing social boundaries -- Tactics to manage stigma -- Context matters : Black and Latino lives -- Cultivating positive outcomes -- The structure and culture of inequality -- Lost opportunities to cope and heal -- Conclusion : lessons learned.
Summary:
"Health and Inequality in Standup Comedy is a fascinating study that interviews comedians to uncover the truth about stigma resistance. With compelling evidence, the book argues that it's not comedians' ability to be funny that determines their success, but rather the level of prejudice in society"-- Provided by publisher.
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