stigmatization
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stigmatization
The process in which a person or group is negatively labeled, socially branded, and excluded because of certain characteristics or behaviors. This often leads to prejudice and discrimination.
Die Stigmatisierung von Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen ist immer noch ein großes gesellschaftliches Problem.
The stigmatization of people with mental illnesses is still a major social problem.
'Die Stigmatisierung' (stigmatization) is the nominalization of the verb 'stigmatisieren' (to stigmatize). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Er fürchtete sich davor, wegen seiner Herkunft stigmatisiert zu werden.
He was afraid of being stigmatized because of his background.
To name the affected group, the preposition 'von' with the dative is almost always used. The pattern is: 'die Stigmatisierung von [Personengruppe]' (the stigmatization of [group of people]).
Die Stigmatisierung von Arbeitslosen erschwert ihre Jobsuche.
The stigmatization of unemployed people makes their job search more difficult.
This word is often combined with verbs such as 'bekämpfen' (to combat), 'abbauen' (to reduce), 'verhindern' (to prevent), or 'entgegenwirken' (to counteract). A common consequence is described with 'führt zu' (leads to).
Wir müssen die Stigmatisierung psychisch Kranker aktiv bekämpfen.
We must actively combat the stigmatization of mentally ill people.
'Stigmatisierung' (stigmatization) is a word used mainly in formal, sociological, political, or journalistic contexts. It is rather rare in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Studie untersucht die Stigmatisierung von Minderheiten in den Medien.
The study examines the stigmatization of minorities in the media.
discrimination
'Diskriminierung' and 'Stigmatisierung' can both have to do with the negative treatment of people. 'Stigmatisierung' means that a person or group is given a negative image and is socially branded. This often leads to prejudice. 'Diskriminierung' more strongly describes concrete unfair treatment or disadvantaging. The words can be confused because stigmatization often leads to discrimination. Remember: stigmatization often begins in how people think and talk about others; discrimination then shows itself in worse treatment.
Maria spricht über die Stigmatisierung von Menschen mit psychischen Krankheiten, weil viele falsche Vorstellungen haben.
Maria talks about the stigmatization of people with mental illnesses because many people have false ideas about them.
Nele hat beim Termin Diskriminierung erlebt, weil sie mit Kopftuch kam.
Nele experienced discrimination at the appointment because she came wearing a headscarf.