Branding (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stigmatizing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The community's negative attitude towards people with mental health issues was a form of branding that made it difficult for them to seek help.
- The labeling of refugees as a burden on society was a deliberate attempt at branding that aimed to evoke fear and resentment.
- The term "convicted felon" is a form of branding that can make it challenging for ex-offenders to reintegrate into society.
- The historical branding of indigenous peoples as "savage" and "uncivilized" has had a lasting impact on their cultural identity and self-esteem.
- The term "illegal immigrant" is a form of branding that dehumanizes and stigmatizes people who are simply seeking a better life.