Gender Marginalization
UNIT 3
Structure
3.1 Introduction
MARGINALIZATION
3.2 The Meaning and Nature of Marginalization 3.3 The Types of Marginalization 3.4 The Causes of Marginalization 3.5 The Levels of Marginalization 3.6 Marginalized Groups 3.7 Let Us Sum Up 3.8 References and Selectedaeadings 3.9 Check Your Progress - Possible Answers
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Marginality is an experience that affects millions of people throughout the world. People who are marginalized have relatively little control over their lives, and the resources available to them. This results in making them handicapped in delving contribution to society. A vicious circle is set up whereby their lack of positive and supportive relationships means that they are prevented from participating in local life, which in turn leads to further isolation. This has a tremendous impact on development of human beings, as well as on society at large. As the objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy a productive, healthy, and creative life, it is important to address the issue of marginalization. This unit deals, in detail, the various aspects of marginalization. After reading this unit, you will be able to: definemargmhzation; explain how marginalization creates development deprivation; delineate the nature and causes of marginalization; discuss the various types of marginalization; and explain the effects of marginalization.
3.2 THE MEANING AND NATURE OF MARGINALIZATION
In general, the term 'marginalization' describes the overt actions or tendencies of human societies, where people who they perceive to undesirabile, or without useful fkction are excluded, i.e., marginalized. The people who are marginalized are outside the existing s y s t e r ~ protection and integration. This limits their of opportunities and means for survival. The term has been defined in the following ways:
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Peter Leonard defines m a r d i t y as, ". ..being outside the mainstreamof productive activity andlor
Structure
3.1 Introduction
MARGINALIZATION
3.2 The Meaning and Nature of Marginalization 3.3 The Types of Marginalization 3.4 The Causes of Marginalization 3.5 The Levels of Marginalization 3.6 Marginalized Groups 3.7 Let Us Sum Up 3.8 References and Selectedaeadings 3.9 Check Your Progress - Possible Answers
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Marginality is an experience that affects millions of people throughout the world. People who are marginalized have relatively little control over their lives, and the resources available to them. This results in making them handicapped in delving contribution to society. A vicious circle is set up whereby their lack of positive and supportive relationships means that they are prevented from participating in local life, which in turn leads to further isolation. This has a tremendous impact on development of human beings, as well as on society at large. As the objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy a productive, healthy, and creative life, it is important to address the issue of marginalization. This unit deals, in detail, the various aspects of marginalization. After reading this unit, you will be able to: definemargmhzation; explain how marginalization creates development deprivation; delineate the nature and causes of marginalization; discuss the various types of marginalization; and explain the effects of marginalization.
3.2 THE MEANING AND NATURE OF MARGINALIZATION
In general, the term 'marginalization' describes the overt actions or tendencies of human societies, where people who they perceive to undesirabile, or without useful fkction are excluded, i.e., marginalized. The people who are marginalized are outside the existing s y s t e r ~ protection and integration. This limits their of opportunities and means for survival. The term has been defined in the following ways:
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Peter Leonard defines m a r d i t y as, ". ..being outside the mainstreamof productive activity andlor