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.
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.