criminality
/ˌkrɪmɪˈnæləti/
Definition
The state of being associated with illegal activities, often used here to describe the unfair stigmatization of hip hop culture as inherently dangerous or associated with crime.
Etymology
The word stems from the Medieval Latin 'criminalitas,' derived from the Latin 'crimen,' meaning 'charge' or 'fault.' It entered English to denote the quality or state of being a criminal or involving illegal acts.
In the news
In the article, the author describes how traditional therapists unfairly associated hip hop culture with criminality, which prevented them from understanding or effectively treating J.C. Hall. This bias illustrates the systemic prejudice Hall had to overcome to find genuine therapeutic support.
How J.C. Hall Is Rewriting The Rules Of Mental Health With Hip Hop Therapy
Read the full article ↗Forbes