marginalisation
Meaning: The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral; the process of pushing someone to the edges of society or power.
Marginalisation describes the systematic exclusion of individuals or groups from full participation in economic, social, political, or cultural life. It implies that those affected are pushed to the margins — the edges — of society, where they have little voice or influence. It is a key concept in sociology, human rights, and development studies. Common collocations include 'social marginalisation,' 'economic marginalisation,' 'the marginalisation of,' and 'resist marginalisation.'
Examples
- The report highlighted the marginalisation of disabled people in the workplace, despite decades of equality legislation. 该報告揭示了职场中残障人士的边缘化问题,尽管平等立法已推行了数十年。El informe puso de manifiesto la marginación de las personas con discapacidad en el ámbito laboral, pese a décadas de legislación sobre igualdad.その報告書は、数十年にわたる平等法制にもかかわらず、職場における障害者の周縁化を浮き彫りにした。그 보고서는 수십 년간의 평등 입법에도 불구하고 직장 내 장애인의 주변화를 부각시켰다.
- The marginalisation of traditional crafts in the face of mass production has led to a loss of cultural heritage. 面对大规模生产,传统手工艺的边缘化导致了文化遗产的流失。La marginación de los oficios tradicionales frente a la producción en masa ha provocado una pérdida de patrimonio cultural.大量生産の前に伝統工芸が周縁化されたことは、文化遺産の喪失につながった。대량 생산 앞에서 전통 공예가 주변화된 것은 문화유산의 상실로 이어졌다.
- Indigenous communities have long fought against the political and economic marginalisation imposed by colonial rule. 原住民社群长期以来一直在抗争殖民统治所强加的政治和经济边缘化。Las comunidades indígenas han luchado durante mucho tiempo contra la marginación política y económica impuesta por el dominio colonial.先住民社会は、植民地支配によって課された政治的・経済的周縁化に長く抗ってきた。원주민 사회는 식민 통치에 의해 부과된 정치적·경제적 주변화에 오랫동안 맞서 싸워 왔다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media, professional
Tone: negative
Origin & History
From marginal (from Latin marginalis, of or pertaining to an edge, from margo, margin, edge, border) + -isation. The sociological sense of pushing groups to the periphery of society developed in the twentieth century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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