Browsing by Subject "stigma"
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Perceptions of rooming houses in Halifax and the role of regulatory intervention
(Dalhousie University, 2016-12-09)Rooming houses in Halifax have experienced significant loss in recent decades. Up to 90% of the stock was lost due to social, economic, and regulatory factors. While only 17 licensed rooming houses remain in Halifax, over ... -
"We just stick together": Centering the friendships of disabled youth
(2009-12-15)Friendship matters. Practical support, caring, moral guidance, enjoyment, improved health and greater life expectancy are but a few of its benefits. Despite living in a stigmatizing social environment where isolation is ...