exclusion
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exclusion
The process or state in which a person or a group of people is excluded from the social, economic, or cultural life of a community.
Soziale Ausgrenzung ist ein ernstes Problem in vielen Gesellschaften.
Social exclusion is a serious problem in many societies.
The word is derived from the verb 'ausgrenzen' (to exclude). It describes the process in which a 'Grenze' (boundary) is drawn around someone in order to remove them 'aus' (out of) a group.
Niemand möchte die Erfahrung der Ausgrenzung machen.
No one wants to experience exclusion.
'Ausgrenzung' is often combined with adjectives such as 'sozial' (social), 'wirtschaftlich' (economic), or 'kulturell' (cultural). Common verbs are 'Ausgrenzung erfahren' (to experience exclusion), 'gegen Ausgrenzung kämpfen' (to fight against exclusion), or 'von Ausgrenzung betroffen sein' (to be affected by exclusion).
Die Initiative kämpft aktiv gegen die soziale Ausgrenzung von älteren Menschen.
The initiative actively fights against the social exclusion of older people.
To name the affected group, the preposition 'von' is used. To describe the reason for or type of exclusion, an adjective is often placed before the noun.
Die Studie untersucht die Ausgrenzung von Migranten auf dem Wohnungsmarkt.
The study examines the exclusion of migrants in the housing market.
discrimination
Diskriminierung refers to unfair disadvantage based on a characteristic. Ausgrenzung means that someone is pushed out of or kept from participating in the life of a community. Ausgrenzung can be a form or consequence of discrimination, but it emphasizes exclusion.
Der vollständige Ausschluss dieser Mitglieder aus dem Vereinsleben führt zu ihrer Ausgrenzung.
The complete exclusion of these members from club life results in their exclusion.
Die strengeren Regeln für Mitglieder ausländischer Herkunft sind eine Diskriminierung.
The stricter rules for members from foreign backgrounds are discrimination.
