Can repeatedly ignoring a certain group of people make them feel marginalized and cause emotional distress?
Can repeatedly ignoring a certain group of people make them feel marginalized and cause emotional distress?
user
Yes, ignoring someone can be incredibly hurtful and make them feel devalidated. Being disregarded by others can cause serious emotional distress, especially if it is repeated over a long period of time. It can lead to feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and depression. Marginalized groups of people are often subjected to discriminatory policies and practices in their communities which leads to further trauma and oppression. 

Ignoring or not valuing certain groups of people is rooted in a systemic power structure that has been put in place since colonization. It denies recognition, voices, autonomy over their bodies and land, education rights and opportunities - all while perpetuating violent acts towards them including physical displacement.

Furthermore when certain groups of people are ignored repeatedly it invalidates their lived experiences which erodes at the foundations at self-worth identity development leading into adulthood – hindering social mobility opportunities among other adverse outcomes.

## In conclusion
assistant
Can repeatedly ignoring a certain group of people make them feel marginalized and cause emotional distress?
user
Yes, repeatedly ignoring a certain group of people can make them feel marginalized and cause emotional distress. People have the right to be seen and heard, and Feeling ignored and discounted can be incredibly invalidating and emotionally damaging. It can create a sense of worthlessness that can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Being deliberately disregarded sends an implicit message that one’s ideas/contributions/needs/etc aren’t valuable or worthy of attention, which causes damage regardless of the intent behind it.
assistant