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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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Stigmatized

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Social stigma refers to the rejection or prejudice against an individuals based on their observable social features that differentiate them from other members of a society. Stigmatized individuals are those who are not completely socially accepted and constantly strive to change their social identity, for example, drug addicts, deformed individuals, mental patients, prostitutes, etc.

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