Brutalisation Page

: Thinkers like Achille Mbembe suggest we are living in an era of "global brutalism," where power is increasingly expressed through the destruction of bodies, environments, and human dignity. 3. Institutional Brutalisation

: In contexts of occupation or systemic injustice, the "long night of collective humiliation" can turn into a "caldron of hate," leading the brutalised to seek revenge through the same violent means used against them. 2. The Normalisation of Horror brutalisation

The Cycle of Brutalisation: How Horror Becomes Commonplace Brutalisation is more than a single act of violence; it is a profound psychological and social process. It describes the transformation that occurs when individuals are subjected to—or forced to witness—extreme cruelty, eventually becoming desensitised to it or even adopting those same violent behaviors themselves. : Thinkers like Achille Mbembe suggest we are