Classification, Symbolization.Discrimination, preparation, dehumanization, denial, persecution, extermination, and organization withing Genocides

Classification

• The process of categorizing people into groups, often based on ethnicity, religion, or nationality
• Creates an "us versus them" mentality, laying the groundwork for further discrimination
• Examples:
  • Nazi Germany's classification of Jews, homosexuals, and Romani people as "undesirables"
  • Rwandan Hutus' classification of Tutsis as "cockroaches"

Symbolization

• The use of symbols, names, or other indicators to distinguish between groups
• Creates a sense of separation and reinforces the "us versus them" mentality
• Examples:
  • Yellow Stars of David worn by Jews in Nazi Germany
  • Identity cards used to distinguish between Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda

Dehumanization

• The process of denying a group's humanity, making them seem less than human
• Reduces empathy and makes violence more acceptable
• Examples:
  • Nazi propaganda portraying Jews as rats or vermin
  • Hutu propaganda portraying Tutsis as "cockroaches" or "snakes"

Organization

• The coordination of efforts to commit genocide, often involving government or military institutions
• Involves planning, resources, and leadership to carry out atrocities
• Examples:
  • Nazi SS and Gestapo units responsible for implementing the Holocaust
  • Rwandan military and militia groups involved in the 1994 genocide

Polarization

• The process of driving groups further apart, often through propaganda and hate speech
• Creates an atmosphere of fear, mistrust, and hostility
• Examples:
  • Nazi propaganda campaigns against Jews and other minority groups
  • Radio broadcasts in Rwanda inciting violence against Tutsis and moderate Hutus

Classification

• Categorizing people into groups based on ethnicity, religion, or nationality, leading to an "us versus them" mentality
• Examples:
  • Nazi Germany's classification of Jews, homosexuals, and Romani people as "undesirables"
  • Rwandan Hutus' classification of Tutsis as "cockroaches"

Symbolization

• Using symbols, names, or indicators to distinguish between groups, creating a sense of separation and reinforcing the "us versus them" mentality
• Examples:
  • Yellow Stars of David worn by Jews in Nazi Germany
  • Identity cards used to distinguish between Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda

Dehumanization

• Denying a group's humanity, making them seem less than human, reducing empathy and making violence more acceptable
• Examples:
  • Nazi propaganda portraying Jews as rats or vermin
  • Hutu propaganda portraying Tutsis as "cockroaches" or "snakes"

Organization

• Coordinating efforts to commit genocide, involving government or military institutions, planning, resources, and leadership
• Examples:
  • Nazi SS and Gestapo units responsible for implementing the Holocaust
  • Rwandan military and militia groups involved in the 1994 genocide

Polarization

• Driving groups further apart through propaganda and hate speech, creating an atmosphere of fear, mistrust, and hostility
• Examples:
  • Nazi propaganda campaigns against Jews and other minority groups
  • Radio broadcasts in Rwanda inciting violence against Tutsis and moderate Hutus