Stigmatization
/ˌstɪɡmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of assigning a social disgrace or negative label to an individual or group, often leading to discrimination or exclusion in legal contexts.
The law addresses the consequences of stigmatization to protect marginalized communities from discrimination.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish stigmatization from defamation; the latter involves false statements harming reputation, while stigmatization encompasses broader social labeling potentially without falsehood.
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