Victim blaming

Victim Blaming is a term used in Psychology and Sociology to describe a phenomenon where the victim of a crime, an accident, or any type of abusive behavior is held as wholly or partially responsible for the transgressions committed against them. This term is most commonly used in reference to instances of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, but can be applied to any situation where blame is shifted from the perpetrator to the victim.

Pronunciation

• Victim: /ˈvɪktɪm/
• Blaming: /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "Victim Blaming" is derived from the two English words "victim" and "blaming". "Victim" comes from the Latin word 'victima', which means 'sacrifice', while "blaming" is derived from the Old English word 'blamian', meaning 'to rebuke'.

Related Terms

• Rape Culture
• Sexual Assault
• Domestic Violence
• Psychological Abuse
• Societal Norms
• Gender Stereotypes

See Also

• Bystander Effect
• Denial
• Just World Hypothesis

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Victim blaming
• Wikipedia's article - Victim blaming

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