Defining Humanization Vs. Dehumanization
What is Dehumanization?
Treating people as less than human by denying thing their dignity, individuality, or worth.
True or False: Words can impact how people are treated.
True
What is one way marginalized groups resist dehumanization?
Activism, storytelling, art, education, or community building.
How can dehumanization be prevented?
By promoting empathy, human rights, education and respect for diversity.
What is a microaggression?
A subtle comment or action that communicates bias or disrespect.
What is Humanization
To recognize people as fully human with dignity, emotions, complexity, and rights.
What is a stereotype?
A belief that all people in a group are the same.
How does storytelling help humanize communities?
It shares lived experiences and builds empathy.
What is reducing someone to just their opinion?
Reducing a person to an opinion invalidates their full humanity.
How can jokes contribute to dehumanization?
They normalize stereotypes and harmful beliefs.
Give one example of stereotype used to dehumanize a group (Be school appropriate Pls)
Any historically harmful stereotype.
Asking someone how they want to be identified shows:
What is showing empathy?
Empathy is understanding and sharing another's feelings through attentive, non-judgmental listening.
What does it mean to “see someone as invisible”?
Ignoring their presence, voice, or humanity.