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scapegoating - placing unmerited blame on a person or group to channel societal resentment and frustration towards a common adversary or powerless victim.

Interviews related to scapegoating

Dr. Alexander Douglas talks about the origins of scapegoating and the social and political function it serves.

Producer: Lauren Shields
Published: September 17, 2020

Articles related to scapegoating

Why we see prominent political figures reverting back to scapegoating and demonization.

By: Keren Binderman
Published: August 13, 2021

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