A 59-year-old grandmother was awarded more than $100,000 after a jury found her falsely arrested for shoplifting at a local H&M store.
In real or daily life the scapegoating event occurs through deception and the creation of a trap, as explained in the text pictures below the two first video’s – Het gebeuren zondebok ontstaat door misleiding en het creëren van een valstrik.
A person who is blamed for something that someone else has done:
The captain was made a scapegoat for the team’s failure.
Cambridge Dictionary
A scapegoat is someone who is unfairly blamed or punished for the mistakes of others, usually because people are very angry and want to see someone blamed or punished.
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Learn the meaning and origins of the term ‘scapegoat,’
and how it is used in various contexts
to describe someone blamed for the faults of others.
A scapegoat is a person or group that is blamed and punished for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or problems of others. Here are some key points about scapegoating:
Scapegoating is a form of social and psychological behavior that has been present in human societies for centuries.
Scapegoating can occur at various levels, from interpersonal relationships to large groups and societies.
The scapegoat is often chosen because they are seen as different, vulnerable, or powerless, and therefore an easy target for blame.
Scapegoating can have serious negative effects on the individual or group being targeted, including isolation, shame, and loss of social status.
Scapegoating can also have negative effects on the larger community, as it can lead to increased polarization, conflict, and even violence.
Scapegoating can be motivated by various factors, such as fear, envy, or a desire to maintain power and control.
Overcoming scapegoating requires recognizing and addressing the underlying causes of the behavior, such as prejudice, ignorance, or systemic inequalities.
Empathy, compassion, and understanding can help counteract the tendency to scapegoat and promote more constructive and inclusive social relationships.
1 Woman awarded $100,000+ for false arrest at H&M
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8 170 days
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