Devah Pager (2001)found,in her study of job applications and criminal records,that a negative social label affects people's chances in life.This label is called a ____________ by sociologists.
A) crime
B) bias
C) stigma
D) primary deviance

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A stigma is a negative social label that is given to individuals or groups and affects their social identity and interactions in various spheres of life. In the context of Pager's study, having a criminal record was the stigma that affected the job prospects of applicants. The other options do not capture the concept of a negative social label or stigma that affects individuals' life chances.

Devah Pager (2001)found,in Her Study of Job Applications and Criminal