The Dehumanization Of Children And Physical Abuse

In this process of dehumanization, children are not only at risk for sexual abuse, but also psychological and physical abuse. With that said, children are also forced to perform physical labour. Children serve as objects to control with the use of physical abuse by “salve masters” to make profit. According to these “slave masters” poverty is forcing them to pay low salaries. The children working for them work long hours and are locked in a shed at night with only a cup to urinate in (Haglage, 2015). In addition to the low working conditions, children are routinely beaten and killed. These circumstances cause children to become numb to the manipulation of their bodies. There is virtually nothing left for them, they become slaves or objects existent