Asked by Haley Lawhon on Jul 02, 2024
Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the BEST example of stigma by association?
A) You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al.
B) You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.) .
C) You assume that Al is similar to other obese people.
D) You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally) of becoming obese yourself.
Stigma By Association
Rejection of those who associate with stigmatized others.
Prejudiced
Holding preconceived opinions or judgments about someone based on group characteristics, without knowledge or fairness.
Obese People
Individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) that is significantly higher than the recommended range, often leading to health concerns.
- Detect the presence of stigma and its consequence on social perspectives and mannerisms.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the presence of stigma and its consequence on social perspectives and mannerisms.