Classification- The Ottoman Turks classified the Armenians as non-believers(Infeldels). The Turks was part of the Muslim religion and the Turks followed Christianity.
Symbolization-The Turks required the Armenians to dress differently, or wear clothes that symbolized that they belonged to the Chrisitan faith. If an Muslim uniforms were worn, they were instantly killed.
Dehumanization- To the Turks, the Armenians were not considered people because they believed in the Chrisitian faith. To be considered an Ifedel was to be considered less than human. SO KILLING SOMETHING LESS THAN HUMAN IS STILL JUSTIFIABLE?
Organization- The Turks rounded up thousands of the Armenians on trains and shipped them to labor camps. The train was a luxury compared to some of the Armenians. Hundreds of thousands were forced to walk across what is now called Syrian Desert without food or water. Many of them died before they reached the camp.
Polarlization- This is the act of creating seperation between the two races. This tactic was not necesarily used. Although there were some instances of polarization. In the story of Vahan Kendarian, his family was transported from their home to a manufactered town where Armenians were housed away from Turks.
Preparation- The Turks had many previous killing to solidify their power above the Armenians.
Extermination- Such tatics as, burning, gas chambers, stavation, shootings were used to masscure the Armenians.
Denial- The Turks are making sure that there is no literature that reveal Genocide of the Armenians to be removed from their ciriculum. Their Justification of the killings are that the Armenians were fighting back too.
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