1. victimization(n = noun.state) - adversity resulting from being made a victim; "his victimization infuriated him"
is a kind of adversity, hard knocks, hardship
Derived form verb victimize1
2. victimization(n = noun.act) exploitation, using, victimisation - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"
is a kind of mistreatment
has particulars: blaxploitation, sexploitation, colonialism
Derived form verb victimize3