10 stages of genocide

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

Categories to distinguish people into Us and them

Question 2

Symbolization

Answer 2

names, symbols, combined with hatred that leads to dehumanization

Question 3

Discrimination

Answer 3

uses law, custom, and political power to deny the rights of other groups

Question 4

Dehumanization

Answer 4

One group denies the humanity of the other group. Members of it are equated with animals, vermin, insects or diseases.

Question 5

Organization

Answer 5

Genocide is always organized, usually by the state, often using militias to provide deniability of state responsibility.

Question 6

Polarization

Answer 6

Hate groups broadcast polarizing propaganda. Motivations for targeting a group are indoctrinated through mass media

Question 7

Preparation

Answer 7

Plans are made for genocidal killings

Question 8

Persecution

Answer 8

• Death lists are drawn up
• victims are identified and separated

Question 9

Extermination

Answer 9

EXTERMINATION begins, and quickly becomes the mass killing legally called “genocide.”

Question 10

Denial

Answer 10

• DENIAL is the final stage that lasts throughout and always follows genocide
• try to cover up the traces of genocide