Racialized: meaning, definitions and examples
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racialized
[ ˈreɪʃəlaɪzd ]
social justice
To categorize or differentiate individuals or groups based on race, often resulting in unequal treatment or systemic discrimination.
Synonyms
discriminate, segregate, stereotype
Examples of usage
- Racialized communities are disproportionately affected by poverty and violence.
- Systemic racism leads to the racialization of certain groups within society.
sociology
The process by which social constructions of race are applied to individuals or groups, shaping their experiences and opportunities.
Synonyms
racial profiling, racialization
Examples of usage
- The racialized experience of immigrants in a new country can vary widely.
- Understanding racialized identities is crucial in addressing issues of inequality.
Translations
Translations of the word "racialized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 racializado
🇮🇳 जातीयकृत
🇩🇪 racialisiert
🇮🇩 rasialisasi
🇺🇦 расіалізований
🇵🇱 rasalizowany
🇯🇵 人種化される
🇫🇷 racialisé
🇪🇸 racializado
🇹🇷 ırkçılık
🇰🇷 인종화된
🇸🇦 مُعَرقَن
🇨🇿 rasializovaný
🇸🇰 rasializovaný
🇨🇳 种族化
🇸🇮 rasializiran
🇮🇸 kynþokkandi
🇰🇿 расиялық
🇬🇪 რასისტული
🇦🇿 irqləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 racializado
Word origin
The term 'racialized' emerged in the late 20th century as a way to highlight the social construction of race and the impacts of systemic racism. It is used in discussions of social justice, sociology, and anti-discrimination efforts to emphasize the role of race in shaping individuals' experiences and opportunities.
See also: multiracial, racialization.