social invalidation
[/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ɪn.vælɪ'deɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: social invalidations
invalidação social
1. The act or process of dismissing, denying, or rejecting someone's feelings, experiences, or perspectives as unworthy of consideration or fundamentally wrong
The constant social invalidation of her concerns made her feel isolated and unheard.
A contínua invalidação social de suas preocupações a deixou isolada e sem ser ouvida.
2. In psychology and social contexts, the refusal to acknowledge or validate someone's emotional experience or reality
Social invalidation in relationships can lead to decreased self-esteem and emotional distress.
A invalidação social em relacionamentos pode levar à diminuição da autoestima e sofrimento emocional.
3. Systemic or collective rejection of a person's or group's status, rights, or contributions in society
Marginalized communities often experience social invalidation through discriminatory policies.
Comunidades marginalizadas frequentemente experimentam invalidação social através de políticas discriminatórias.
This term is increasingly used in contemporary Brazilian psychology, therapy, and social discourse, particularly in discussions about mental health, relationship dynamics, and social justice. In the United States, it has become prominent in discussions about trauma, emotional abuse, and intersectional discrimination. The concept reflects growing awareness of how emotional and social recognition affects well-being and identity formation.
NYC Slang
getting dismissed; being shut down; losing credibility
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