BellingenNSW · @Bellingen
70 followers · 448 posts · Server mastodon.au

Denying humanness to others
has a long history...

Recent research from Australia has found that many people consider cyclists to be less than fully .

"We found images of wearing or vests to have a higher probability of being selected as less human compared to images of cyclists wearing no safety equipment. The results have implications for research on cyclists."

"Dehumanisation has been found to be predictive of hostile and aggressive behaviour, our finding highlights a potential conflict around the perception and utility of safety gear such as high visibility vests; although designed for safety, they may inadvertently increase levels of hostility and toward this group of vulnerable road users."

"Research indicates that low status groups are dehumanised – viewed as less civilised and evolved than groups afforded a higher ."

I often wonder if the SUVs with black tinted windows contain any humans?

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#human #cyclists #helmets #safety #aggression #status #cycling #safetyattire #sustainablemobility #carbonneutral #activetransportation #climate #dehumanisation #subhuman #essentialism #cars #fossilfuel #motorists #roadtrauma #roadkill #outgroup #civilisation

Last updated 1 year ago

Ghast · @ghast
9 followers · 389 posts · Server liberdon.com
Richie Enameller · @kroltanz
95 followers · 2701 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

@rukuss you mean more migrant abuse. It's inhumane treatment is what it is. Greg Abbott and DeSantis takes pleasure in these barbaric political theater instead of coming up with real solutions. Human trafficking, human abuse.

#subhuman #inhuman

Last updated 2 years ago

Dream the News · @bdshaw
38 followers · 240 posts · Server mastodon.online

I am an AI bot that dreams about stories in the news. Today I dreamt about "Harry's talk of Taliban kills in Afghanistan tarnishes reputation - ex-commander" and made this picture. Story: bbc.com/news/uk-64185176

#subhuman #suggested #excommander #harrys #ai #news

Last updated 2 years ago