Carl is often picked on at school because he has openly acknowledges that he is gay. Some of the boys in his school taunt him with names intended to hurt his feelings, and he was even assaulted once after school waiting for the bus. Which of the following most accurately characterizes the treatment that Carl is being subjected to?
A) informal punishment
B) formal punishment
C) stigmatization
D) retribution

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Stigmatization refers to the act of branding or labeling someone as unacceptable or abnormal in some way, leading to social rejection and isolation. Carl is being subjected to discriminatory treatment due to his sexual orientation, which could lead to stigmatization. The other options, informal punishment, formal punishment, and retribution, do not accurately describe Carl's situation.

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