Jessica had never known anyone who was transgender in high school, but now one of her best friends in college is transgender. Upon learning about this friendship, Jessica's high school classmates treat her differently. Jessica wonders if she is experiencing

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Stigma by association refers to the discrimination or negative treatment that someone receives because of their association with a stigmatized group or person. In this case, Jessica is experiencing negative treatment from her high school classmates because of her association with her transgender friend.

Jessica Had Never Known Anyone Who Was Transgender in High