Entity: BLACKLIST
A blacklist is a list of persons who are disapproved of, punished, or boycotted. It is used to exclude individuals or entities from certain privileges or opportunities.
BLACKLIST
Etymology
The term 'blacklist' originated from the practice of listing individuals or entities in black ink to indicate disapproval or punishment.
Definition
A blacklist is a list of persons under suspicion, disfavor, censure, etc, who are to be avoided or excluded from certain privileges or opportunities.
Historical Context
Blacklisting has been used throughout history in various contexts, such as during the US anti-communist period of the 1940s and 50s, where several industries created blacklists to exclude individuals with suspected communist affiliations.
Cultural Significance
Blacklists have had significant cultural impact, often leading to social exclusion, economic repercussions, and legal battles over discrimination.
Related Concepts
Blacklisting is related to concepts such as censorship, discrimination, and social control, where individuals or entities are targeted for exclusion based on certain criteria.
See Also
- Censorship
- Discrimination
- Social Control
A list of persons under suspicion, disfavor, censure, etc, who are to be avoided or excluded from certain privileges or opportunities.