Scapegoating

Discussion

Why do you think it is important to understand scapegoating when you are leading or participating in a group? Give an example of a RECENT current events or trends (in the news this year) that you think exemplifies scapegoating. What societal dysfunctions do you think are being attributed to the scapegoated person/ group in your example? Use the readings to support your point of view.

Answer preview

Scapegoating is a psychological term that is used to refer to the act of making blames of someone or a group of people because of a failure or a mistake that has occurred. In society, many people use scapegoating as a method of trying to explain their failures and trying to maintain their positive self-image in the nation (Gemmill, 1989). It is essential to understand scapegoating in leadership to improve the qualities of conflict resolutions among the group…

 

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