This collection of studies explores how people feel and act when they are treated as less than human, a concept called dehumanization. While past research focused on those doing the dehumanizing, this special issue shifts the spotlight to those being dehumanized. The main aim is to understand how individuals perceive and react when they feel dehumanized by others, or when they start seeing themselves as less than human. The researchers suggest investigating how media messages, cultural influences, personal factors, and relationships can cause feelings of dehumanization or humanization. By digging into these aspects, the studies aim to shed light on how dehumanization affects people and society as a whole.