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Egyptian Life Death (3)
The article discusses the evolution of Egyptians' perspectives on death over the decades. Between 1988 and 1997, death was primarily associated with violence and terrorism, which were relatively isolated incidents that did not evoke widespread public reaction. Victims during this period were referred to as "martyrs," whether they were police officers or members of armed Islamist groups. Following the January Revolution of 2011, the societal response shifted. The killing of individuals by police violence began to provoke outrage and massive protests. A wave of hostility and a sense that the killers must be punished became prevalent. As events progressed, especially during periods of clashes and political conflicts, the scale of violence increased repeatedly, accompanied by rising denunciations and even expressions of vengefulness. At times, calls for killing emerged. Social media platforms also played a role in habituating people to scenes of violence, which gradually dulled their emotional response to death. However, over time, awareness reemerged, leading to renewed rejection of killing and demands for the prosecution of perpetrators. Overall, the article reflects how the social relationship with death has evolved—from a state of grief and reverence tied to the deaths of innocents during periods of violence, to a state of numbness and indifference accompanying times of political struggle and unrest.
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