#dehumanization

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Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Writing

Violent, aggressive, and personal attacks - language used to challenge books has changed dramatically, research presented at Oregon Library Association conference shows

The language used in attempts to ban library books is increasingly violent, targeting LGBTQ, racial, and political themes, leading to dehumanization. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Film

'The Zone of Interest' director condemns war in Gaza as he accepts Oscar for best international film

The Zone of Interest won the Academy Award for best international film
The film explores dehumanization and its consequences, drawing parallels to current conflicts in the world. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Film

The Zone of Interest becomes first British movie to win best international film Oscar

The Zone of Interest won the best international film Oscar, defeating various international contenders.
Director Jonathan Glazer emphasized how the film reflects present-day issues like dehumanization and conflicts. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Social justice

America devalues queer families. Jaymes Black is lifting them up.

Right-wing figures attacking Pete and Chasten Buttigieg for taking paternity leave and growing their family.
Jaymes Black highlighting the dehumanization of LGBTQ+ families and the importance of understanding and respecting their existence. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

It's not shocking to see Israeli children celebrate the Gaza genocide

Israel has been indoctrinating its children to dehumanize Palestinians
Literature and curricula in Israel contain negative and dehumanizing descriptions of Palestinians [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
US Elections

Trump Is Becoming Frighteningly Clear About What He Wants

Politicians and media outlets singling out certain groups of people as less than human can lead to violence and death.
The stigmatization and dehumanization of a group can escalate into genocide.
Donald Trump referred to his enemies as 'vermin' in a Veterans Day speech. [ more ]
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