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GENOCIDE

GENOCIDE. The 8 Stages. What is genocide?. Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, esp. those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

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GENOCIDE

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  1. GENOCIDE The 8 Stages

  2. What is genocide? • Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, esp. those of a particular ethnic group or nation. • It develops in eight stages that are predictable but not impossible to stop or prevent. At each stage, preventive measures can put an end to the genocide. • The stages do not necessarily happen in order.  

  3. Stage 1: Classification • Classification is when we put people into categories. • All cultures have categories to distinguish people into “us and them” by ethnicity, race, religion, or nationality: German and Jew, black and white. • Countries that lack diversity are the most likely to have genocide. • To avoid classification leading to genocide it is important to promote tolerance of those that are different and find a common ground between groups that has nothing to do with ethnicity, race, religion, and nationality.

  4. Text to Self Connections • What are some categories people are put into at BCLA?

  5. Stage 2: Symbolization • Names or other symbols given to the classifications. We name people “Jews” or “Gypsies”, or distinguish them by colors or dress; and apply the symbols to members of groups. • Classification and symbolization are universally human and do not necessarily result in genocide. Some people choose to wear a symbol or be part of a group. • However, sometimes symbols are be forced upon unwilling members of outcast groups: the yellow star for Jews under Nazi rule was one example of symbolization.

  6. Text to Self Connections • What are some symbols that are used today to show people are part of a certain group? (both positive and negative)

  7. Stage 3: Dehumanization • DEHUMANIZATION: One group denies the humanity of the other group. Members of it are equated with animals, vermin, insects or diseases. People are desensitized to the murder of the victim group because they have been brainwashed to believe they are less than human.

  8. Stage 4: Organization • ORGANIZATION: Genocide is always organized, usually by the state or government. • In many cases they use militias to hide state or government involvement. • Militia groups are usually trained and armed by the government and plans are made for genocidal killings or mass murder. • Sometimes organization is informal or formed without government help. Ex. Terrorist groups

  9. Stage 5: Polarization • POLARIZATION: Extremists drive the groups apart. Hate groups broadcast polarizing propaganda. Laws may forbid intermarriage or social interaction • Connections • What are some examples of polarization in the United States?

  10. Stage 6: Preparation • Victims are identified and separated out because of their ethnic or religious identity. • Death lists are drawn up. • People are starved and forced into certain areas. • At this stage, a Genocide Emergency must be declared. Other Nations must intervene.

  11. Stage 7: Extermination • EXTERMINATION begins, and quickly becomes the mass killing legally called “genocide.” • Getting rid of the entire group by death. • At this stage, other nations must intervene rapidly.

  12. Stage 8: Denial • The perpetrators of genocide dig up the mass graves, burn the bodies, try to cover up the evidence and intimidate the witnesses. • They deny that they committed any crimes, and often blame what happened on the victims. • They block investigations of the crimes, and continue to govern until driven from power by force, when they flee into exile.

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