marginalization
UK: ˌmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌmɑːrdʒɪnələˈzeɪʃən
n. the act or process of relegating someone or something to a position of insignificance or powerlessness
n. the state of being treated as peripheral or unimportant
The word traces back to Latin margo (edge, border), which evolved into marginalis (pertaining to the edge) in Medieval Latin. The suffix -al (adjective-forming) and -ization (process of making) were added in English, creating a noun that describes the systemic process of pushing groups or ideas to the societal "edges." The logic reflects spatial metaphor—treating people/ideas as distant from the "center" of power or attention.
The marginalization of indigenous communities persists in many modern societies.
Economic policies often lead to the marginalization of low-income workers.
She studied the marginalization of women in 19th-century literature.
Activists fight against the marginalization of disabled individuals in public spaces.
The report highlights the cultural marginalization of minority languages.