Victimization refers to the act or experience of being victimized, which means being harmed, injured, mistreated, or taken advantage of by someone else. It can also refer to the process of being made a victim, often through manipulation, abuse, or exploitation. Victims of crime or other wrongdoing may be said to have been victimized, as well as individuals who are subjected to bullying, harassment, or discrimination based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other personal characteristics. In short, victimization refers to any experience in which an individual is made to suffer harm, loss, or mistreatment by someone else.