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Racialization: meaning, definitions and examples

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racialization

 

[ ˌreɪʃələˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social

The process of attributing racial identities to individuals or groups, often based on physical characteristics, cultural practices, or stereotypes. Racialization can lead to discrimination, inequality, and marginalization.

Synonyms

racial identity attribution, racial stereotyping

Examples of usage

  • Racialization can create barriers to opportunities for certain groups.
  • Racialization can also result in stigmatization and prejudice.
  • Racialization is a complex social phenomenon that affects various aspects of society.

Translations

Translations of the word "racialization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 racialização

🇮🇳 नस्लीकरण

🇩🇪 Rassialisierung

🇮🇩 rasialisasi

🇺🇦 расизація

🇵🇱 rasializacja

🇯🇵 人種化（じんしゅか）

🇫🇷 racialisation

🇪🇸 racialización

🇹🇷 ırkçılık

🇰🇷 인종화 (injonghwa)

🇸🇦 التصنيف العرقي

🇨🇿 rasializace

🇸🇰 rasializácia

🇨🇳 种族化 (zhǒngzú huà)

🇸🇮 rasializacija

🇮🇸 kynþáttaflokkun

🇰🇿 нәсілдендіру

🇬🇪 რასიზაცია

🇦🇿 irqlaşdırma

🇲🇽 racialización

Etymology

The term 'racialization' emerged in academic discourse in the late 20th century as a way to describe the process through which race becomes a central organizing principle in society. It is closely linked to concepts of race, ethnicity, and social construction of identity. The history of racialization is deeply rooted in colonialism, slavery, and the categorization of people based on physical attributes. It continues to be a topic of study and debate in fields such as sociology, anthropology, and critical race theory.

See also: multiracial, racialized.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,406 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.