This article examines the intersection of poverty and stigma in high-density, low-income neighborhoods in Dhaka and Chattogram, Bangladesh, amid rising urban poverty after Covid-19. It introduces the Poverty Stigma Framework, a conceptual tool for understanding moderators of stigma at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural levels and their effects on dignity and wellbeing. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data, the study identifies identity, place, time, mitigation strategies, and policy design as key factors shaping experiences of poverty-related stigma. The findings highlight the need for context-sensitive interventions that address both poverty and stigma to promote effective, dignified socioeconomic development.
Authors: Roelen, Keetie; Rohwerder, Brigitte; Al Mamun, Saklain; Sultan, Maheen
Type: Journal Article
Year: 2025
