English · Culture & Society
marginalization
/ˌmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/]
pushing to society's edge
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of treating a person or group as unimportant and pushing them to the edge of society. It limits their power and opportunities.
Example
The report described the marginalization of disabled workers who are often overlooked for promotion.
The report described the marginalization of disabled workers who are often overlooked for promotion.
Etymology
From 'marginal', from Latin 'margo' (edge, margin), plus '-ization'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in sociology and social-justice discussion.