Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stigma?
A)A label applied to a group of people that distinguishes them from others.
B)A label applied to a group of people that breaks the law.
C)The label is linked to deviant or undesirable attributes by society.
D)People with the label face unfair discrimination.

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Stigma is a label applied to a group of people that distinguishes them from others and is linked to deviant or undesirable attributes by society. People with the stigma face unfair discrimination. However, breaking the law is not necessarily a characteristic of stigma, as not all stigmatized groups have committed illegal acts.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Stigma