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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Does "illuminating excursion" mean "inspiring trip"?

Context:

Stigma: Notes on the management of spoiled identity

E Goffman - 1963 - books.google.com

Stigma is an illuminating excursion into the situation of persons who are unable to conform
to standards that society calls normal. Disqualified from full social acceptance, they are
stigmatized individuals. Physically deformed people, ex-mental patients, drug addicts, ...
  

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Yes, it is like a trip, however in this circumstance instead of observing the ocean's shore, you will be observing the lives of people, which may include their habits, behaviors, and peculiarities. You are taking this trip in order for you to gain knowledge of them.

  • Yes, it is like a trip, however in this circumstance instead of observing the ocean's shore, you will be observing the lives of people, which may include their habits, behaviors, and peculiarities.
  • You are taking this trip in order for you to gain knowledge of them.
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Yes, it is like a trip, however in this circumstance instead of observing the ocean's shore, you will be observing the lives of people, which may include their habits, behaviors, and peculiarities. You are taking this trip in order for you to gain knowledge of them.

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