Erving Goffman Uses the Term ___________________ as a Characteristic of an Individual

question 11

Multiple Choice

Erving Goffman uses the term ___________________ as a characteristic of an individual that is given a negative evaluation by others and thus distorts and discredits the public identity of the person.

• A) moral rhetoric
• B) stigma
• C) master status
• D) primary deviance

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Definitions:

Disaffirm

To officially reject, deny, or revoke a statement or agreement, especially in the context of contracts by minors or under conditions of misrepresentation.

Undue Hardship

A situation where accommodations or changes, typically required by law, would result in significant difficulty or expense for an employer or institution.

Right of Disaffirmation

A legal right allowing minors to void contracts they have entered into, based on their incapacity to fully understand the terms.

Ratified

Formally approved or confirmed, often in the context of treaties, contracts, or legislative acts.