What common elements are seen when groups commit genocide? In 1-

Question

2 sentences, give at least two examples of common elements, and explain their connection to genocide as an atrocity crime.

Answer 1

Dehumanization is a common element in genocide where the targeted group is portrayed as subhuman or inferior, making it easier for perpetrators to justify their actions. Propaganda and hate speech are also common elements used to incite violence and create a sense of "us versus them" among the perpetrators and the targeted group, ultimately leading to mass violence and destruction.