Being persistently stereotyped, perceived as deviant, and devalued in society because of membership in a particular social group or because of a particular characteristic is the definition of being

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Stigmatization refers to the process of being singled out, stereotyped, or discriminated against due to characteristics or affiliations that are perceived as undesirable or inferior by society. This leads to the individual or group being devalued or discredited in the eyes of others.

Being Persistently Stereotyped, Perceived as Deviant, and Devalued in Society