
Stigmatization
Negative Connotation
Stigmatization implies disapproval and sets a group apart negatively.
The stigmatization of poverty can increase social division.
Media Influence
Stigmatization can be spread or amplified by how the media portrays a topic.
Media stigmatization of crime shapes public fear and policy.
Cultural Sensitivity
Some societies may find different behaviors or conditions more stigmatizing.
In certain cultures, there's significant stigmatization of left-handedness. Compare with
DiscreditDiscriminateDisparageMarginalizationOstracismPrejudiceStereotypeVilification
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