Ausgestoßene
Ausgestoßene (plural: die Ausgestoßenen) is a German noun meaning "the outcasts" or "the ostracized." It refers to people who are excluded from participation in a social group or society, often because of stigma, difference, or perceived deviance. The term is used across sociology, anthropology, literature, and public discourse to denote those who are marginalized or socially excluded.
Etymology: The word derives from the verb ausstoßen, meaning "to eject" or "to ostracize," with the participle
Usage and context: In sociology and related fields, Ausgestoßene describes processes of marginalization, social exclusion, and
Criticism and alternatives: The label can be loaded or dehumanizing, implying fixed identity rather than a