The labels society uses to devalue members of certain social groups are known as
A)biases.
B)slurs.
C)stereotypes.
D)stigmas.

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Stigmas are labels society uses to devalue members of certain social groups. Biases refer to preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a particular group. Slurs are hurtful and derogatory language used towards a specific group. Stereotypes are generalizations made about a group based on a few traits or characteristics. While all of these concepts are related, stigmas specifically refer to the negative labels society assigns to certain groups.

The Labels Society Uses to Devalue Members of Certain Social