A Key Phenomenon or Issue That Emerges When We Stigmatize

question 25

Multiple Choice

A key phenomenon or issue that emerges when we stigmatize an athlete for a particular deviant act is that:

• A) It rarely leads to improved behaviour
• B) It leads to a spoiled identity
• C) It is consistently applied to all athletes irrespective of broader gender or racial components
• D) It is applied absent of media influence

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Definitions:

Legal Authority

The formal and legitimate power or right given to an entity or individual to make decisions, enact laws, or enforce rules and regulations.

United Nations

An international organization formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among its member countries.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the degree to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Short-Termism

The focus on immediate gains or results at the expense of long-term strategy, sustainability, or investment. Often criticized in business and investment contexts.