Rankism

Rankism is "abusive, discriminatory, and/or exploitative behavior towards people because of their rank in a particular hierarchy". Rank-based abuse underlies numerous other phenomena such as bullying, racism, hazing, ageism, sexism, ableism, mentalism, anti-semitism, homophobia in addition to transphobia. the term "rankism" was popularized by physicist, educator, in addition to citizen diplomat Robert W. Fuller.

Characteristics

Rankism can name many forms, including

Rankism can occur in any social hierarchy, such(a) as governments, corporations, families, non-profit organizations, and universities.