awareness-raising / sensitization
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awareness-raising
The process by which awareness or sensitivity to a particular topic, problem, or issue is increased.
Die Kampagne dient der Sensibilisierung für die Gefahren des Klimawandels.
The campaign serves to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change.
sensitization
In medicine or biology, the process by which an organism or a cell is made sensitive to a particular substance, such as an allergen.
Eine wiederholte Exposition kann zu einer Sensibilisierung gegen das Allergen führen.
Repeated exposure can lead to sensitization to the allergen.
The word belongs to the family of 'sensibel' (sensitive). The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'sensibilisieren' (to sensitize / to raise awareness) into a noun, which is always feminine ('die Sensibilisierung' — awareness-raising / sensitization).
Man muss Kinder früh für Umweltthemen sensibilisieren.
Children need to be made aware of environmental issues early on.
'Sensibilisierung' (awareness-raising / sensitization) is a fairly formal word that is often used in written language, in the media, or in specialist discussions.
Der Bericht betont die Notwendigkeit einer stärkeren Sensibilisierung in der Bevölkerung.
The report emphasizes the need for greater awareness-raising among the population.
When it is about creating awareness of a topic, 'Sensibilisierung' (awareness-raising) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative.
Die Schule organisiert Projekte zur Sensibilisierung für Mobbing.
The school organizes projects to raise awareness of bullying.
You can recognize the medical meaning from the context. Words like 'Allergen' (allergen), 'Immunsystem' (immune system), 'Haut' (skin), or the preposition 'gegen' (against / to) indicate that a physical reaction is meant.
Die Sensibilisierung gegen Pollen nimmt im Frühling zu.
Sensitization to pollen increases in spring.
clarification / Enlightenment
Aufklärung and Sensibilisierung can be part of the same campaign when a problem is communicated to the public. Aufklärung primarily provides information, while Sensibilisierung additionally aims to increase awareness or concern about the issue. Aufklärung is appropriate for factual information, while Sensibilisierung is appropriate when the goal is greater awareness.
Die Sensibilisierung für die Gefahren von Alkohol soll Jugendliche stärker auf das Problem aufmerksam machen.
Raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol is intended to make young people more aware of the problem.
Die Aufklärung über die Gefahren von Alkohol soll Jugendlichen verlässliche Informationen geben.
Education about the dangers of alcohol is intended to give young people reliable information.
