Authority Quote by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
“The objective of US authorities was to terminate their existence as peoples - not as random individuals. This is the very definition of modern genocide.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, 2019
Describes genocide as targeting groups collectively, not merely individuals, defining modern genocide.
In simple terms: Genocide attacks whole peoples, not just individuals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize collective harm in modern conflicts.
Themes
human rights
genocide
collective identity
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- humanitarian interventions
- education curricula
- legal definitions
Key Concepts
international law
historical trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do societies have to prevent collective harm?
- How can we differentiate between conflict and genocide?
A Different Perspective
Complex to attribute intent to entire groups.
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