As part of this multilayered conversation about stigma, this volume discusses the relationship between the Stigmatized individual and our role as researchers.
The disciplinary focus of folklore positions us well to concentrate on the vernacular experience of the stigmatized,.
Here we address our own perspectives as researchers struggling with stigma issues and tellability, as well as scholarly reflexive concerns dealing with what can\'t be said when working with Stigmatized groups or topics.
As part of this multilayered conversation about stigma, this volume discusses the relationship between the Stigmatized individual and our role as researchers