Individuals or Groups Labeled as Deviant Are Often Stigmatized

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Essay

Individuals or groups labeled as deviant are often stigmatized. They acquire what Erving Goffman called a "spoiled identity," which devalues them and often excludes them from normal social interaction. Illustrate the different ways that stigmatized individuals and groups cope with their stigmatization.

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