4. Identify the meaning of the word “stigma” as used in the excerpt from the article below.
It is ableism, prejudice, lack of access, stigma, ignorance and discrimination that prevent me from having the same opportunities in life as my able-bodied brother and sister, not my cerebral palsy, my wheelchair or my inability to walk.
a. any abnormality of structure or function
b. lack of knowledge
c. a defect or flaw
d. a mark of shame or disgrace