Dehumanization
noun
The act of treating someone as if they are not human, usually by making them feel less valuable or respected.
The widespread dehumanization of enemy soldiers often occurs during war.
Often appears as...
- dehumanization of society
- dehumanization in war
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Disapproving
noun
In psychology, dehumanization refers to viewing or treating a person or group of people as less than human.
Dehumanization can lead to increased hostility and conflict between groups.
Often appears as...
- psychological dehumanization
- dehumanization of groups
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, rights, or dignity.
Systematic dehumanization is often found in dictatorships and totalitarian regimes.
Often appears as...
- systematic dehumanization
- dehumanization in prison
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
The act of treating someone as if they are not human, usually by making them feel less valuable or respected.
The widespread dehumanization of enemy soldiers often occurs during war.
Often appears as...
- dehumanization of society
- dehumanization in war
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In psychology, dehumanization refers to viewing or treating a person or group of people as less than human.
Dehumanization can lead to increased hostility and conflict between groups.
Often appears as...
- psychological dehumanization
- dehumanization of groups
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, rights, or dignity.
Systematic dehumanization is often found in dictatorships and totalitarian regimes.
Often appears as...
- systematic dehumanization
- dehumanization in prison
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Use this word to imply something negative or cruel against others.
The film depicted the dehumanization of the enslaved people.
Pro Tip 2/3Impactful Imagery
Often used to create a strong image of oppression or mistreatment.
Paintings can portray the dehumanization suffered by refugees.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Doesn't always mean physically; can also mean stripping away dignity.
Bullying can result in the dehumanization of victims.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Use this word to imply something negative or cruel against others.
The film depicted the dehumanization of the enslaved people.
Pro Tip 2/3Impactful Imagery
Often used to create a strong image of oppression or mistreatment.
Paintings can portray the dehumanization suffered by refugees.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Doesn't always mean physically; can also mean stripping away dignity.
Bullying can result in the dehumanization of victims.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Use this word to imply something negative or cruel against others.
The film depicted the dehumanization of the enslaved people.
Pro Tip 2/3Impactful Imagery
Often used to create a strong image of oppression or mistreatment.
Paintings can portray the dehumanization suffered by refugees.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Doesn't always mean physically; can also mean stripping away dignity.
Bullying can result in the dehumanization of victims.
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What we can do about the...
and our policies that perpetuate dehumanization and difference and otherizing and hate, like systems of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace, or our deeply racially imbalanced
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Why It Actually Might Be...
is through cross-group friendships through all our research it's really been one of the main ways that you can sort of diffuse the cycle of dehumanization
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What we can do about the...
and our policies that perpetuate dehumanization and difference and otherizing and hate, like systems of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace, or our deeply racially imbalanced
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Why It Actually Might Be...
is through cross-group friendships through all our research it's really been one of the main ways that you can sort of diffuse the cycle of dehumanization
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Jehane Noujaim
Egyptian Director
If you can laugh with somebody and relate to somebody, it becomes harder to dehumanize them. I think that most of what we are constantly bombarded with in terms of media leads you to a creation of 'the Other' and a dehumanization of 'the Other,' and it's very much an us-versus-them conversation.
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Hank Green
American Celebrity
The process of seeking fame is a process of seeking dehumanization. You are looking for it. You want it. But you only want the good parts of it. You want the part where people see you as just a collection of positive things and nothing else.
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Kerry Kennedy
American Activist
Demonization of people on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or other criteria leads to dehumanization. The notion that some are 'other' is a dangerous and slippery slope.
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Clint Smith
American Writer
The most important and brave thing someone can do, I think, in the face of dehumanization, is to continue to assert their humanity.
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John Carroll Lynch
American Actor
I think that the dehumanization of another person can happen in the matter of an instant.
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Mary L. Trump
American Psychologist
Casual dehumanization of people was commonplace at the Trump dinner table.
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Ingrid Betancourt
Colombian Politician
More than a victim, I am a survivor of a dehumanization process.
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Jehane Noujaim
Egyptian Director
If you can laugh with somebody and relate to somebody, it becomes harder to dehumanize them. I think that most of what we are constantly bombarded with in terms of media leads you to a creation of 'the Other' and a dehumanization of 'the Other,' and it's very much an us-versus-them conversation.
Quote examples
Hank Green
American Celebrity
The process of seeking fame is a process of seeking dehumanization. You are looking for it. You want it. But you only want the good parts of it. You want the part where people see you as just a collection of positive things and nothing else.
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Kerry Kennedy
American Activist
Demonization of people on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or other criteria leads to dehumanization. The notion that some are 'other' is a dangerous and slippery slope.
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Clint Smith
American Writer
The most important and brave thing someone can do, I think, in the face of dehumanization, is to continue to assert their humanity.
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John Carroll Lynch
American Actor
I think that the dehumanization of another person can happen in the matter of an instant.
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Mary L. Trump
American Psychologist
Casual dehumanization of people was commonplace at the Trump dinner table.
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Ingrid Betancourt
Colombian Politician
More than a victim, I am a survivor of a dehumanization process.
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