humanisation
Adding human qualities
Humanisation is the British spelling of humanization—the process of making something more human or humane.
A workplace humanisation initiative might improve conditions for employees.
In medicine, humanisation of antibodies adapts them for use in human patients.
The word can also describe representing something in human form or giving it human characteristics.
Concern for others' distress
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- warmthHeat you feel
- caringShowing kind concern
- dignityInnate personal worth
gentleness · mercy · understanding · sensitivity · sympathy · benevolence · consideration · affection
Right and wrong principles
- dignityInnate personal worth
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- justiceFair treatment under law
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
conscience · integrity · fairness · responsibility · accountability · bioethics · welfare · personhood
Attributing humanity to non-humans
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- relatabilityQuality inviting connection
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- avatarDigital user representation
personality · face · voice · emotion · storytelling · branding · animation · Pixar
Traditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- identityWho someone is
values · beliefs · civilization · socialization · acculturation · refinement · cultivation · education
compassion
Concern for others' distress
dignity · gentleness · mercy · understanding · sensitivity · sympathy · benevolence · consideration · affection · tenderness
morality
Right and wrong principles
autonomy · conscience · integrity · fairness · responsibility · accountability · bioethics · welfare · personhood · sentience
personification
Attributing humanity to non-humans
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- relatabilityQuality inviting connection
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
avatar · personality · face · voice · emotion · storytelling · branding · animation · Pixar · naming
customs
Traditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
identity · values · beliefs · civilization · socialization · acculturation · refinement · cultivation · education · enlightenment
humanisationdehumanisation
Denial of personhood
dehumanization · mechanisation · mechanization · depersonalisation · depersonalization
humanisationdehumanisation
Denial of personhood
dehumanization · objectification · depersonalisation · depersonalization · thingification
humanisationdehumanisation
Denial of personhood
demonisation · demonization · othering · vilification · stigmatisation