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objectified

 

[ əbˈdʒɛk.tɪ.faɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social context

Objectified refers to the act of treating a person as an object or a thing, rather than as a human being with feelings and emotions. This term is often used in discussions about gender and power dynamics, especially in relation to how individuals, particularly women, are portrayed in media and society. When someone is objectified, their personal identity and individuality are overlooked, leading to a dehumanizing experience. This concept is crucial in debates surrounding feminism, body image, and consent.

Synonyms

commodified, dehumanized, reduced

Examples of usage

  • The advertisement objectified women for commercial gain.
  • In many movies, female characters are often objectified.
  • Social media can sometimes lead to individuals feeling objectified by others.
  • The campaign aims to raise awareness about how people are objectified in society.

Translations

Translations of the word "objectified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 objetificado

🇮🇳 वस्तुवादी

🇩🇪 objektiviert

🇮🇩 diobjektifikasi

🇺🇦 об'єктивований

🇵🇱 zobiektywizowany

🇯🇵 客体化した

🇫🇷 objectivé

🇪🇸 objetivizado

🇹🇷 nesnelleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 객관화된

🇸🇦 موضوعي

🇨🇿 zobjektivizovaný

🇸🇰 zobjektivizovaný

🇨🇳 物化的

🇸🇮 objektificiran

🇮🇸 hlutgerður

🇰🇿 объективті

🇬🇪 ობიექტივირებული

🇦🇿 obyektləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 objetivizado

Etymology

The term 'objectify' originates from the Latin word 'objectus', meaning 'thrown before' or 'placed against', which is derived from 'objicere', meaning 'to throw against'. The concept of objectification began to gain prominence in the 20th century, particularly within feminist literature, where scholars highlighted how women were often portrayed in media and society as mere objects of desire rather than as full individuals. The suffix '-ified', used to indicate the process of making or becoming, combined with 'object' emphasizes the transformation of a person into an object. This reflects broader societal issues regarding power dynamics, representation, and autonomy. In modern discourse, objectification is frequently examined through the lenses of psychology, sociology, and media studies, making it a pivotal notion in discussions about rights and respect in interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,636, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.