Word
marginalization
Meanings
the process of excluding a person or group from full participation in society, reducing their influence and opportunities
the act of treating someone’s ideas, work, or concerns as unimportant or secondary
Definition
Marginalization is the process of pushing a person or group to the edge of society, limiting their power, voice, or opportunities.
Marginalization happens when people are treated as less important and are excluded from full participation in social, economic, or political life. It can be caused by attitudes, unequal rules, or barriers in institutions such as schools, workplaces, and public services. As a result, affected groups may have fewer opportunities, less influence, and reduced access to resources.
Examples
- The report links marginalization to limited access to public services and fewer chances to influence local decisions.
- In our seminar, we examined how marginalization can persist even when discrimination is not openly expressed.
- She challenged the marginalization of junior staff by making sure their proposals were discussed in the meeting.
- They organized workshops to counter marginalization by amplifying community voices in the planning process.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse marginalization (a process of exclusion) with marginal (meaning small or not important) and use the wrong form in sentences.
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