Exploitation

Noun

1. The act of utilizing something; industry.

   "the exploitation of natural resources"

2. The improper use of something for selfish purposes.

   "the exploitation of children in beauty pageants"

3. The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a right.

   "Undocumented migrants are vulnerable to exploitation."

4. The marketing and promotion of a film.
5. A genre of media focused on lurid depictions of topical social issues such as violence, sexuality and marginalized groups.