Stigmatization

usgb/ˌstɪɡmətəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The act of publicly disapproving or criticizing someone or something.

The stigmatization of mental illness can discourage people from seeking help.
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  • stigmatization of mental illness
  • public stigmatization
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Negative Connotation

Stigmatization implies disapproval and sets a group apart negatively.

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The stigmatization of poverty can increase social division.
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Media Influence

Stigmatization can be spread or amplified by how the media portrays a topic.

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Media stigmatization of crime shapes public fear and policy.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Some societies may find different behaviors or conditions more stigmatizing.

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In certain cultures, there's significant stigmatization of left-handedness.
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