marginalization
/ˌmɑrdʒɪnəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · mar.gi.nal.i.za.tion
noun
- The act of marginalizing or something marginalized, often resulting in social or economic exclusion. The government's policies have led to the marginalization of minority groups, making it difficult for them to access basic services.
- A state of being marginalized, often characterized by feelings of powerlessness and exclusion. The artist's work highlighted the marginalization of women in society, sparking a national conversation about equality and justice.
Synonyms
exclusiondiscriminationoppressionalienationsegregationstigmatizationdisenfranchisementdisempowerment
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'marginalization' gained widespread usage in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the context of the Civil Rights Movement and feminist movements, as activists sought to raise awareness about the systemic exclusion of marginalized groups.