victimization

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Definition

The process of being made into a victim through exploitation, oppression, or discrimination, often systematically and repeatedly. In HR and legal contexts, it refers to someone being treated unfairly or punished for asserting their rights, like reporting harassment and then mysteriously being excluded from meetings. It's the term that acknowledges harm has been done and someone needs to answer for it.

Example Usage

The investigation revealed a pattern of victimization, where employees who complained about safety issues were suddenly assigned to undesirable shifts.

Source: HR and legal terminology

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