Carol has lived along, away from family and friends, since high school. She recognized and established herself as a lesbian in a big city. But whenever she attends parties or goes visiting back at home, she finds people asking inappropriate questions and giving her digs about her sexual orientation. As time progresses, Carol's friends and family do not invite her to gatherings and cut her out from regular contact. This leaves Carol questioning her identity, preferences and this affects her sexual well-being.Carol's social situation is an example of:
A. sexual fluidity.
B. hate crime.
C. stigma.
D. minority stress.
E. family of choice.
Answer: C
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