Some people have a characteristic that provides them with an identity, but is also sometimes devalued. This is called:

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A social stigma refers to the disapproval or discrimination against an individual or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. This characteristic can be integral to their identity but is devalued in the wider social context.

Some People Have a Characteristic That Provides Them with an Identity