Why certain groups of people feel marginalised in society
- Learning for Life and Work
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
When a group of people with a different religion/race/culture are the minority of people in society, they can be treated as insignificant and so become 'left out' in society. This can lead to minority groups of people becoming marginalised in society. This may happen because, in society, there is:
Inequality
Minority groups may not be treated equally and do not have the same rights as the majority of people in society.
Difference
Minority groups may experience prejudice and discrimination in society when the majority of people isolate or exclude minority groups because they have a different culture/religion/race/ethnic background.
An unfair treatment of people
Minority groups may not have access to the same opportunities as those in the majority in society and so may be disadvantaged and lack opportunities.
There is a lack of representation
Minority groups may not be represented or their views may not be taken into account when decisions are being made, for example when laws are made by the government.
There is media bias
The views of minority groups may not be represented by the media or the views presented may be biased and not represent people of different cultures/religions/races fairly.
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