Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
social-exclusion
noun
/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪkˈskluːʒən/
Definition
Social exclusion is a process in which individuals or groups are systematically blocked from various rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group.
Examples
- Many communities are facing social exclusion due to economic disparities.
- Efforts to reduce social exclusion can help improve the quality of life for marginalized groups.
- Campaigns aimed at social inclusion are crucial in combating social exclusion.
Meaning
It refers to the ways in which individuals may be prevented from participating in the social, economic, political, or cultural life of their society.
Synonyms
- Marginalization
- Isolation
- Segregation
- Disenfranchisement
