marginalisation

marginalisation — noun

1. the process of pushing a person or group to the edge of society, where they have

1.名詞B2
釋義

the process of pushing a person or group to the edge of society, where they have fewer opportunities and less power than others

例句

The marginalisation of women in politics was the focus of Saira's presentation.

Apinya volunteers at a centre that fights the marginalisation of homeless people.

fights the marginalisation of — common verb + object pattern

同義詞
  • exclusion

    broader term; can refer to being left out of any activity or group

  • ostracism

    stronger and more deliberate; involves active rejection by a community

  • sidelining

    less formal; focuses on being pushed away from an active role

  • alienation

    focuses on the feeling of being isolated or disconnected

反義詞
  • inclusion

    the process of making sure everyone is involved and valued

  • integration

    bringing different groups together into a united whole

文法句型

marginalisation + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in academic and political writing about social inequality. Typically followed by 'of' to name the group being pushed aside.

常見錯誤

❌The new law stops the marginalisation of women in the workplace.
✅The new law aims to reduce the marginalisation of women in the workplace.
💡marginalisation is a broad social process, not something that can be instantly 'stopped' by a single law.