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Rebecca Silurik
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A master status is the perception that a person will:

A) strive to be superior to others.
B) be seen only in terms of a stigmatizing attribute rather than as the total self.
C) always be viewed with prejudice by those who are more mature.
D) define themselves largely based on the many groups they belong to.

Master Status

A dominant social position that heavily influences an individual's identity and social interactions, often overshadowing other personal characteristics.

Stigmatizing Attribute

A characteristic or trait that leads to negative stereotypes and discrimination, thereby affecting an individual's social identity negatively.

Total Self

The entirety of an individual, encompassing all aspects of their identity, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships.

  • Realize the significance of societal and personal perceptions in stereotyping, self-objectification, and the manifestation of stereotype threat.
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Matthew BelcrediNov 18, 2024
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