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The content outlines a series of stages in a process leading to genocide, detailing various case studies for each stage, including Darfur, Cambodia, and Rwanda. The stages include classification, symbolization, discrimination, dehumanization, organization, polarization, preparation, persecution, extermination, and denial, highlighting the progression of atrocities throughout history.
Stage 1: Classification
Case Study: Darfur, Sudan.Stage 2: Symbolization. Case Study: Cambodia.
Stage 3: Discrimination.
Case Study: Afghanistan.
Stage 4: Dehumanization.
Case Study: Rwanda.Stage 5: Organization.
Case Study: Myanmar.
Stage 6: Polarization.
Case Study: Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Stage 7: Preparation.
Case Study: The Holocaust.
Stage 8: Persecution.
Case Study: Xiangjiang.
Stage 9: Extermination.
Case Study: Guatemala.Stage 10: Denial.
Case Study: Native American Genocide / Armenian Genocide /
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Exploring the first stage of genocide, classification, this initial installment features the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, highlighting harrowing and poetic eyewitness accounts from the Jebel Marra to Chad, the evolution of an “us” and “them” mentality within the complexities of a fierce geopolitical climate, and the urgency for awareness, intervention, and practical actions.
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The second stage of genocide, Symbolization, is analyzed within the context of Cambodia. The impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on the culture and people is explored, highlighting the resilience and ongoing struggle for justice and human rights that echoes today through the krama and actions as symbols of peace and unity.
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The Hazara face relentless, systematic attacks under Taliban rule. Women’s rights regress to repression and silence.
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An in-depth analysis of the fourth stage of genocide, dehumanization, focusing on the Rwandan genocide as a case study. Dehumanization of Tutsi people is highlighted, including the role of media in inciting violence, and the historical roots of ethnic divisions, while intertwining personal testimonies and survivor accounts with the broader analysis of the genocide’s progression.…
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Please Note: The following blog post contains descriptions and narratives of violence and genocide, as well as an analysis of human behavior relating to sensitive topics, including racism, intolerance, sexual violence, physical violence, death, and genocidal acts. Some images and details may be disturbing or upsetting to readers, including graphic imagery. Please be mindful of…
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‘My youngest boy… those little hands. I imagine them picking strawberries, holding books, going to school. Every morning I cover my eyes so I don’t see other children heading to school, husbands walking to work, holding hands.’
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by Josh BicknellPublished December 27, 2025 Please Note: The following article contains descriptions and narratives of violence and genocide, as well as an analysis of human behavior relating to sensitive topics, including racism, intolerance, physical violence, and death. Some descriptions and details may be disturbing or upsetting to listeners. Please be mindful of the content…
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