Brutalisation Direct

: 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

: Constant exposure to "mundane" horrors through social media can lead to a sense of hopelessness or disengagement. We scroll past tragedies because the emotional weight of truly "seeing" them is too heavy to bear. brutalisation

In the modern age, brutalisation has expanded beyond physical proximity. We are now "brutalised" by the constant consumption of images showing death and suffering. : In contexts of occupation or systemic injustice,

It isn't just individuals who become brutalised; institutions do too. When states or organisations rely on force rather than dialogue, they perpetuate a culture of aggression. We scroll past tragedies because the emotional weight

One of the most tragic aspects of brutalisation is its circular nature. Clinical psychologists note that the brutality of an offense is often deeply rooted in the brutality the offender experienced as a child. When humans are subjected to environments where their vulnerability is met with violence, they may stop being able to tolerate that vulnerability in themselves or others.

: Soldiers in conflict often undergo a psychological shift where "murderous drives" are liberated as a survival mechanism.