Summary
The first rung of escalation, wherein targeted individuals are stripped of their humanity through xenophobic language, slurs, and false characterizations (e.g., calling someone a 'methamphetamine addict,' questioning legal status). This linguistic process creates psychological permission for violence.
Classification
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