8 Stages
1. Classification
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The categorization to distiguish people into "us and them". This can be done by
Name and Symbols are given to groups to help classify them. Symbolization can be powerful and can be in the form of hatred. Humanity of one group is denied. This is done by associating the hated group with animals and diseases. They are considered inferior. Genocide is always organized. This can be by state, militia, terrorist groups, or mobs. The groups are driven apart by extremists who present hate propaganda to the public. Victims are being identified and separated They are sent to concentration camps and driven to starvation. During this stage, death lists are written. Mass killings begin to take place. The perpetrators try to hide the evidence to the victims by burial or incineration. The deny any part taking of the crime. |