stigmatization
/stɪɡmətəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of treating someone or something as shameful or unacceptable, or the state of being treated that way.
- The stigmatization of people with certain diseases can prevent them from getting proper care.
- Social media can contribute to the stigmatization of individuals who look or act differently.
- The stigmatization of poverty often makes it harder for families to escape it.