The Gulag robbed individuals of their humanity from "summary" of The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
The Gulag was not just a place of physical confinement; it was a system designed to strip individuals of their very humanity. In the eyes of the authorities, prisoners were reduced to mere numbers, devoid of individuality or dignity. The dehumanization process began the moment they entered the camp, as they were stripped of their personal belongings and forced to wear identical uniforms. This uniformity was meant to erase any sense of self-worth or identity, rendering them indistinguishable from one another. The brutal living conditions in the Gulag further dehumanized the prisoners, as they were subjected to harsh labor, inadequate food, and unsanitary living quarters. The lack of basic necessities like proper clothing, shelter, and medical care served to debase them, making them feel like animals rather than human beings. The constant surveillance and strict regulations imposed by the guards reinforced the idea that they were nothing more than objects to be controlled and manipulated at will. The psychological impact of life in the Gulag was perhaps even more devastating than the physical hardships. The constant fear of punishment, the isolation fro...
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