What its kulaks dehumanization?

Kulak dehumanization refers to the portrayal and treatment of kulaks—wealthier peasants in early 20th-century Russia—as subhuman or morally corrupt individuals. This dehumanization was part of the Soviet regime's Propaganda, especially during the collectivization efforts under Stalin, which aimed to justify the violent repression, dispossession, and execution of these individuals. By depicting kulaks as exploiters and enemies of the state, the regime sought to rally public support for their eradication, framing their removal as a necessary step for the advancement of socialism. This rhetoric contributed to widespread violence and suffering during that period.