Othering
The term othering (from the English other = "different") describes the use of and distancing and differentiation from other groups in order to confirm one's own 'normality'. The concept of othering emerged from the context of postcolonial theory. Othering also involves attributing negative characteristics to people or groups that differentiate them from the perceived normative social group. Othering is a permanent act of demarcation, categorization, and ultimately a distinction between an "us" and "the others."
The following links provide an overview of the topic of othering:
- What is Othering?
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-othering-5084425 - The Problem of Othering: Towards Inclusiveness and Belonging
http://otheringandbelonging.org/the-problem-of-othering/
What is Othering