Scapegoating is a theory of prejudice and discrimination. Society looks at the weakest group, and places blame on that group for all ills. That group then becomes the bottom level of society. We've seen this over the past 18 months. Illegal immigrants have been blamed for many issues, in particular crime and unemployment rates. Yet, I know few in my own area who will do the jobs these folks do every day. As for crime, please see the link below for a journal article that addresses this issue. Most crimes committed by immigrants without papers are misdemeanors.
What are your thoughts?
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Scapegoating Theory: Blaming Weakest Groups for Society's Ills
1. Scapegoating is a theory of prejudice and discrimination.
Society looks at the weakest group, and places blame on that
group for all ills. That group then becomes the bottom level of
society. We've seen this over the past 18 months. Illegal
immigrants have been blamed for many issues, in particular
crime and unemployment rates. Yet, I know few in my own area
who will do the jobs these folks do every day. As for crime,
please see the link below for a journal article that addresses this
issue. Most crimes committed by immigrants without papers are
misdemeanors.
What are your thoughts?
