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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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Daniel Naftalin argues that your presentation of the facts of Israel's killing of Palestinian children is "a subject used throughout the years to marginalize and dehumanize Jews. This allows them to dehumanize us and treat us as though we're sins, not humans. But we need to resist the temptation to ridicule, berate, and dehumanize our opponents. |
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