OSTRACISING Meaning and
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Ostracising refers to the act or process of excluding, isolating, or alienating an individual or a group from a social or cultural circle. It involves intentionally ignoring, shunning, or socially rejecting a person or a group due to differences, disagreements, or disapproval. This form of social exclusion can manifest in various settings, such as communities, workplaces, schools, or even online platforms.
The term originates from the ancient Athenian practice of ostracism in which citizens would cast votes on ostraka (pottery shards) to excommunicate a person from the city-state for ten years. Similarly, modern-day ostracising is an intentional act meant to marginalize individuals or groups, often leading to their detachment from social interactions, peer groups, or societal opportunities.
Ostracising can have severe psychological, emotional, and even physical consequences for the individuals being targeted. It can generate feelings of rejection, humiliation, loneliness, and low self-esteem, adversely affecting mental health and well-being. Moreover, it can perpetuate social inequalities, discrimination, and prejudices, reinforcing divisions within communities or societies.
While ostracising can be a deliberate act of punishment or control, it may also occur as a result of genuine misunderstandings, biases, or ignorance. Awareness, empathy, effective communication, and open-mindedness are essential in preventing or rectifying ostracising behaviors. Fostering inclusive environments, promoting mutual respect, and embracing diversity can contribute to reducing instances of ostracism and cultivating more harmonious social interactions.
Common Misspellings for OSTRACISING
- ostrasizing
- ostricising
- ostracizing
- istracising
- kstracising
- lstracising
- pstracising
- 0stracising
- 9stracising
- oatracising
- oztracising
- oxtracising
- odtracising
- oetracising
- owtracising
- osrracising
- osfracising
- osgracising
- osyracising
- os6racising
Etymology of OSTRACISING
The word "ostracising" originates from the Greek term "ostrakizein", which means "to banish by voting with potsherds". In ancient Greece, a practice called "ostracism" existed, where citizens would cast their votes by scratching or writing the name of a person they wanted to banish onto an ostracon (a type of pottery shard). Individuals who received a sufficient number of votes would then be exiled from the city for a specified period. Over time, the term "ostracise" came to be used more generally, referring to the act of excluding or shunning someone from a group or society.
Similar spelling words for OSTRACISING
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