Persecution
Persecution
Persecution (/pɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən/) is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group. The most common forms are religious persecution, ethnic persecution and political persecution, though there is naturally some overlap between these terms. The inflicting of suffering, harassment, imprisonment, internment, fear, or pain are all factors that may establish persecution.
Etymology
The term persecution comes from the Latin persecutus which means "to pursue, prosecute, persecute". It is derived from per meaning "through" and sequi meaning "follow".
Related Terms
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Harassment: Aggressive pressure or intimidation.
- Genocide: The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular ethnic or national group.
- Ethnic Cleansing: The mass expulsion or killing of members of an unwanted ethnic or religious group in a society.
- Religious Persecution: The systematic mistreatment of an individual or group due to their religious beliefs.
- Political Persecution: The persecution of an individual or group for political reasons, particularly for the purpose of restricting or preventing their ability to take part in the political life of a society.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Persecution
- Wikipedia's article - Persecution
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