Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fetishization

noun

ˌfɛtɪʃʌɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The process of attributing excessive value, significance, or interest to a particular object, quality, or characteristic.

Examples

The fetishization of certain body types in the media can create unrealistic beauty standards.
In literature, the fetishization of certain cultures can lead to stereotypes and misrepresentations.
The art piece explores the fetishization of consumer goods in modern society.

Meaning

Fetishization often involves an obsessive focus on specific traits or attributes, which can lead to the idealization or objectification of individuals or groups.