Dehumanization
Dehumanization (pronunciation: /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/) is a psychological process whereby individuals or groups of people are perceived as not fully human. This perception often leads to individuals being treated without the basic rights and dignity that are usually afforded to human beings.
Etymology
The term "dehumanization" is derived from the prefix "de-", meaning "do the opposite of", and "humanization", which refers to the process of making something more humane or civilized. Thus, "dehumanization" essentially means "the process of making something less humane or civilized".
Related Terms
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled.
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Stereotyping: The act of categorizing individuals or groups according to an oversimplified standardized image or idea.
- Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
- Racism: The belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dehumanization
- Wikipedia's article - Dehumanization
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