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Abstract

The conception of the article is based on stigma theory by E. Goffmann. The process of stigmatization concerns the people, who are socially defined as different from the other members of the society. Stereotypical attitudes may cause that disabled people are perceived as physically inattractive, helpless, weak and ill. These people are forced by society to accept and fulfil a definite negative role and also to give up fulfilling of normal social roles. Disabled people face different forms of stigmatization, that occurs within family, institutions and community. Moreover – the direction of their socialization and social reactions to disability are the most important for shaping up the identity of disabled people.