WorldJuly 4, 2026

marginalization

/ˌmɑːrdʒɪnələˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of pushing a group to the edge of societal influence, limiting their political agency, voice, and access to decision-making power.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'margo', meaning 'edge' or 'border'. It entered English to describe the movement of people or concepts away from the center of power or importance.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the historical and ongoing exclusion of Indigenous communities from state-centered political processes and decision-making structures in the Arctic.

Negotiating Authority: Indigenous Diplomacy Across Arctic and Global Governance

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HARVARD Kennedy School - Belfer Center

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