Marginalization

usgb/ˌmɑːrdʒɪnələˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The process of making someone or something less important or dismissed completely.

Women's issues are often experienced marginalization in politics.
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  • experiences marginalization
  • marginalization of groups
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Perceived Importance

Understand that marginalization involves perceptions of what is considered less important in a scenario.

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Young voices often face marginalization in decision-making processes.
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Often Subtle

Marginalization can be a subtle and unrecognized process that happens over time.

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The marginalization of the elderly in media may not be immediately obvious.
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Power Dynamics

It highlights unequal power relationships, where one group might marginalize another.

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Employees may experience marginalization when leadership overlooks their contributions.
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