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In sociology, what does 'stigma' commonly refer to? | QuestionStock

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In sociology, what does 'stigma' commonly refer to?

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In sociology, what does 'stigma' commonly refer to?

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A legal penalty for breaking norms
An attribute that deeply discredits an individual in society
A formal status granted by an institution
A type of social capital exchange

Correct answer: An attribute that deeply discredits an individual in society

Explanation: Stigma denotes an attribute that discredits and spoils social identity, altering how individuals are perceived; Erving Goffman analyzed stigma in his 1963 book titled Stigma.

Created 2026-03-10T13:21:30.882Z. Updated 2026-03-10T13:21:30.882Z.