According to Erving Goffman, stigmatized individuals who don't believe that they should have to change or conceal their identities to make "normal" people more comfortable have:
A) deviance plus.
B) in-group orientation.
C) self-esteem.
D) desistance.
E) out-group orientation.

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Erving Goffman's concept of "in-group orientation" refers to stigmatized individuals who, instead of striving to adjust their behavior or identity to fit into the norms of the wider society ("normal" people), embrace their differences and seek solidarity with others who share their stigma. They do not believe they should have to change or hide their true selves to be accepted by others.

According to Erving Goffman, Stigmatized Individuals Who Don't Believe That