The Denial of the Full Humanity of Others in Current U.S. Political Discourse. Legal Regulation and Conformity with International Obligations
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Summary Despite the fact that humanity would like to think of dehumanization as a relic of a darker past, nowadays this topic is still relevant, but has acquired new shades. Today, it often becomes a tool for high-level politicians to achieve their goals: to gain cheap loyalty based not on unity of views and values, but on the fear of “others”, and to legitimize the mistreatment of certain groups of people. This problem affects not only authoritarian states but also democracies, and the United States is no exception. Therefore, this article examines the legal aspects of strategic dehumanization under the U.S. legal order and analyzes its consistency with U.S. international obligations..
Author: Arina Sidelnikova
Institution: Université Clermont Auvergne
Language: English
Topic: Law, Rights, and Freedoms
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407564100