‘Victim’: what is hidden behind this word?

People affected by the Brazilian civil-military dictatorship (1964-1985) often resist acknowledging their own victimhood. This essay looks into possible reasons for this reluctance to self-identify as a victim. Towards that end, a philosophical analysis of what is known as ‘scapegoat theory’ is unde...

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Main Author: Lacerda, Tessa (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: International journal of transitional justice
Year: 2016, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 179-188
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