Tag: dehumanization

November 10, 2025 / mohammed looti

Alcohol & Dehumanization: Understanding the Link

Introduction to Alcohol-Related Metadehumanization (ARM) Alcohol-Related Metadehumanization (ARM) represents a specialized concept within social psychology and substance abuse research, focusing on the cognitive process by which an observer attributes fewer essential human qualities to another individual specifically because they are perceived to be under the influence of alcohol. This phenomenon is rooted in metaperception, which […]

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December 6, 2025 / mohammed looti

Dehumanization: Understanding & Combating the Issue

Introduction and Definition of Blatant Dehumanization Blatant dehumanization refers to the explicit and intentional denial of full humanness to an outgroup, often involving the attribution of animalistic or mechanistic qualities to the targeted individuals or groups. Unlike subtle forms of prejudice, which may manifest through implicit bias or the denial of complex, secondary emotions, blatant […]

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