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
Stigmatisierung negatively labels a person or group and associates them with prejudice. Diskriminierung refers to their unfair treatment or disadvantage because of a characteristic. Stigmatisierung can lead to discrimination, but it is not the same thing.
Die pauschale Darstellung psychisch kranker Menschen als gefährlich führt zu ihrer Stigmatisierung.
Portraying people with mental illnesses as dangerous across the board leads to their stigmatization.
Die schlechtere Behandlung psychisch kranker Menschen bei der Wohnungssuche ist Diskriminierung.
The worse treatment of people with mental illnesses when they look for housing is discrimination.
