Thompson, Handling the Stigma of Handling the Dead
Reading this chapter about the stigma of dealing with the dead, I understand what the writer is talking about. However, now-a-days, I think it’s about who you are and who you know. I have quite a few goth friends who are obsessed with death; but in a positive way. One of my friends even wanted to do mortician makeup for the longest time- until she found out the money wasn’t that great; (now she’s a horror and gore special effects artist). Another one of my mom’s friend’s husband actually manages several cemeteries throughout Northern California. So I think it’s more about your perspective. With goths and emos if your a part of that subculture or are accepting of it; I don’t really think there’s a negative stigma around dealing with the dead. It could even be looked at as very cool and interesting. This same negative stigma and having to socially balance your life to make what your job is not seem so bad could be applied to many careers and occupations.
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