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dehumanization [dihyo̅o̅′mənīzā′shən] Etymology: L, de, from, humanitas, human nature the process of losing altruistic or individual qualities, as may occur in some psychotic states or in environments that produce emotional trauma (prisoner-of-war). It may be influenced by external forces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For people who have suffered in their home countries and live in terror of being returned, the experience can be devastating and dehumanising. Although we lack the advantage of large, consolidated workplaces, we have earned the right to express our frustration at our unfair wage structure and the dehumanising conditions that have kept us in a position of implied inferiority to other nursing disciplines. Some theologians see reproductive technology as usurping of the role of God, and as essentially dehumanising. |
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