WorldAugust 26, 2026
minoritised
MIN-uh-ry-tizd
Definition
Describes a social group that is subjected to differential treatment, systemic disadvantage, or marginalization based on their race, ethnicity, or status by dominant power structures.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'minor,' meaning 'less,' the term has shifted in social sciences to emphasize that status as a minority is not an inherent trait but an ongoing process of being pushed into a subordinate position by society.
In the news
The article uses the term to highlight that young people from certain racial backgrounds often face systemic racism, which creates a barrier of distrust toward traditional justice researchers.
Building trust in youth justice research with peer researchers
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