Marginalization (Noun)
Meaning
The social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society); "the marginalization of the underclass"; "the marginalization of literature".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ongoing struggles of indigenous peoples serve as a poignant example of systemic marginalization worldwide.
- Their culture is rapidly experiencing marginalization as modernity advances, risking complete extinction of the customs.
- LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations exist in large part to address the deep-rooted societal marginalization their communities endure.
- Increased representation and mainstream opportunities would contribute greatly in minimizing the historical marginalization faced by certain artists.
- While various inequalities might spark change among supporters of civil rights movements, marginalized women consistently speak about institutionalized societal marginalization at many speaking engagements and global awareness functions.