Table 1 The “5 Ds +” of incitement
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Dehumanization | Dehumanization is used by perpetrators to evoke feelings of loathing, contempt, and revulsion, often by comparing or identifying the target with nonhuman species or diseases. |
Demonization | Blaming the target for the perpetrators personal misfortunes or those of his/her group and/or provoking feelings of fear towards a specific group. |
Delegitimization | Denying the existence or history of the other group, and/or accusing the target of extreme criminal acts. |
Disinformation | Presenting false or partial information with the intent to malign. |
Denial | Negating historical facts or denying past atrocities. |
Threats | Statements of intent to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on groups or individuals. |
Glorification of terror | Invoking well-known perpetrators of genocidal violence as role models (such as the memorializing “martyrs” or financial compensation for families of “martyrs” or terrorists) |