Mathilda is morbidly obese.She regularly has problems interacting with her family,friends,and strangers due to the stereotypes that abound regarding her illness.She even lost a job once because she could no longer accept the degrading comments made by her coworkers and boss regarding what they perceived as her moral failings for being obese.What term would sociologists use to refer to her obesity because it is devalued and labeled by society as undesirable?

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Sociologists use the term "stigma" to refer to a characteristic or trait that is devalued and labeled as undesirable by society. In this case, Mathilda's obesity is stigmatized, leading to difficulties in her interactions with others and even discrimination in employment.

Mathilda Is Morbidly Obese