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2. Slide 2: Humiliation Humiliation consists of the enforced lowering of a person or group that damages their pride, honor or dignity It is a violent psychological act that wounds the psyche Exists when the victim perceives an act to be intentional and morally “wrong” Violence perceived to be unintentional may not be humiliating Culturally “acceptable” violence may not be humiliating Is amplified by a universal human rights worldview PowerPoint Summary of: Humiliation

3. Slide 3: Humiliation and the Social Order Used to maintain hierarchical social order Elites guard their honor against attempts to humiliate it Institutionalized humiliation is part of the reality for the lower echelons Is often considered acceptable and “normal” In egalitarian societies, humiliation is less acceptable Humiliation is seen as structural violence It is not deemed acceptable Norms of universal human rights amplify this perspective PowerPoint Summary of: Humiliation

4. Slide 4: Possible Responses to Humiliation Acquiescence – results in depression and apathy; nothing changes Violent Antagonism – anger, rage, and the violent pursuit of change Often hierarchy is not abolished but merely reversed Hitler is an example Non-violent Antagonism – the non- violent pursuit of change Includes forgiveness, reconciliation, and the dismantling of hierarchy Mandela is an example PowerPoint Summary of: Humiliation