Victimization and the victim industry

Abstract

7 central tenets of victim ideology: 1) victimization is widespread; 2) victimization is consequential; 3) relationships between victims and their victimizers are relatively straightforward and unambiguous; 4) victimization often goes unnoticed; 5) individuals may be taught to recognize other' and their own victimization; 6) claims of victimization must be respected; 7) the term 'victim' has undesireable connotations