Abnormalizing

/æbˈnɔːrməlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of making something abnormal or the act of treating something as if it were abnormal; can also describe something that is in the process of becoming abnormal.

Etymology

Present participle of abnormalize, using the -ing suffix to show ongoing action or state. This form emphasizes the dynamic, ongoing nature of the process.

Kelly Says

Medical and psychiatric history is full of examples of abnormalizing—from left-handedness to homosexuality—showing how our definitions of 'normal' are actually cultural choices disguised as scientific facts.

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