what does doffer mean in english? Doffer A doffer is someone who clears full bobbins, pirns or spindles holding spun fiber such as cotton or wool from a spinning frame and replaces them with empty ones.
Many of us donât even realise that in our day to day behaviour and language we are discriminating against some groups of people such as those with a learning disability. It is impossible to measure the impact that stigma has on individuals or the hurt it creates for people.
Or it may be unintentional or subtle, such as someone avoiding you because the person assumes you could be unstable, violent or dangerous due to your mental health condition. You may even judge yourself. Some of the harmful effects of stigma can include: Reluctance to seek help or treatment.