Exploitation

Noun

1. The act of utilizing something; industry.
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.