Understanding the Stages of Genocide

The video explains the 10 stages of genocide, focusing on the fourth stage: dehumanization. It describes how dehumanization leads to the denial of humanity, using historical examples like the Holocaust, Rwanda, and Bosnia. The video emphasizes the importance of distinguishing incitement to genocide from protected speech and suggests measures to combat hate speech, including legal actions and cultural condemnation. It concludes by promoting Genocide Watch's campaign.

What is the nature of the stages in the development of genocide?

• They are unpredictable and occur one after the other.

• They are linear and occur one after the other.

• They are predictable and can occur simultaneously.

• They are unpredictable and random.

What is a key characteristic of the dehumanization stage in genocide?

• It promotes cultural exchange.

• It involves economic sanctions.

• It includes the denial of humanity of a group.

• It focuses on peace negotiations.

How is hate propaganda used during the dehumanization stage?

• To promote peace and unity.

• To support educational reforms.

• To vilify the victim group.

• To encourage economic growth.

What historical event involved the dehumanization of Jews by giving them numbers instead of names?

• The Rwandan Genocide

• The Holocaust

• The American Civil War

• The Bosnian War

In Rwanda, what derogatory terms were used to dehumanize the Tutsis?

• Dog and cat

• Cockroach and snake

• Wolf and fox

• Insects and rodents

What was the outcome of the dehumanization of Bosniaks in Srebrenica?

• They were integrated into society.

• They were forced to migrate.

• They were given equal rights.

• Thousands were arbitrarily killed.

What is a suggested measure to combat dehumanization?

• Promoting cultural isolation.

• Supporting hate propaganda.

• Prosecuting lawyers who incite genocide.

• Encouraging hate speech.

What should be done to radio stations that promote hate speech?

• They should be ignored.

• They should be funded by the government.

• They should be jammed or shut down.

• They should be given more airtime.