Erving Goffman’s work on social stigma is one of many social science theories that are relevant when working with HIV/AIDS patients and families. First look over Goffman’s theory then, utilizing the Excelsior College Library as well as other resources, please identify another social science theory and theorist that has relevance to this course.
• Here is a website detailing the work of Erving Goffman.
Now complete the following:
1. Please identify the theory, describe the essential components of the theory and discuss briefly the application and relevance for the field of HIV/AIDS.
2. Open the website on Erving Goffman, click and open the sections on Stigma and Access to Care and Interventions- Identify personal and social barriers to HIV care and articulate the implications for social policy and action.
After deciding on a theory and theorist, please go to the assignment area and submit a brief paper – no more than 4 pages, utilizing the rubric located in the course information area.
This assignment should be submitted as a MS word attachment. Please include a cover sheet with your name and date. All assignments should be submitted using Times New Roman size 12 font and double spaces. Please use APA format for all citations.