Denial always follows genocide and signals further massacres
Evidence
Denial is the tenth stage that always follows genocide. It is among the surest indicators of further genocidal massacres. The perpetrators of genocide dig up the mass graves, burn the bodies, try to cover up the evidence and intimidate the witnesses. They deny that they committed any crimes, and often blame what happened on the victims. — Gregory H. Stanton, Ten Stages of Genocide, 16
Categorization
- QUESTION: If denial is among the surest indicators of further genocidal massacres, how does Stanton suggest interpreting conventional state propaganda denials of past crimes as opposed to genocidal denial specifically?
- XREF: connects to: Denial of past genocide signals readiness for future genocidal massacres — Gregory H. Stanton, Ten Stages of Genocide, 8; Denial is a reliable predictor of further genocidal massacres — Gregory H. Stanton, Ten Stages of Genocide, 16; A few denials can disrupt efforts to halt genocide in progress — Michael A. Sells, The Bridge Betrayed: Religion and…, 397 (+5 more)
Broader Connections
- Denial is a reliable predictor of further genocidal massacres
#corroborates(0.97) — Gregory H. Stanton, Ten Stages of Genocide, 16 - Holocaust denial rhetoric weaponizes unverifiable statistics and victim framing.
#exemplifies(0.80) - Persecution separates victims and begins massacres short of outright genocide
#expands(0.78) — Gregory H. Stanton, Ten Stages of Genocide, 16 - A few denials can disrupt efforts to halt genocide in progress
#expands(0.75) — Michael A. Sells, The Bridge Betrayed, 397 - Genocide follows a staged progression from derogation through brutality to systematic killing
#qualifies(0.75) - Holocaust uniqueness framing amplifies the strategic payoff of Holocaust denial
#expands(0.74) - Genocide denial functions to preserve belief in a just world.
#complicates(0.72) — Michael A. Sells, The Bridge Betrayed, 110