marginality
/mɑrˌɡɪnˈælɪti/ · mar.gi.nal.i.ty
noun
- The state or condition of being on the margin or periphery of society, often characterized by exclusion, marginalization, or lack of access to resources. The researcher studied the marginality of low-income communities in urban areas.
noun
- The quality or state of being marginal or secondary in importance or influence. The marginality of the issue in the election debate was criticized by the media.
Did you know? The concept of marginality has been explored in various fields, including sociology, anthropology, and literature, to understand the experiences and perspectives of marginalized groups.