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Blaming Victims of Sexual Assault
In the United States and other nations, a significant consequence of victim-blaming ideologies is the tendency to hold victims of sexual assault partially or wholly responsible for their abuse. This misattribution of blame has led to the formation of advocacy groups, such as Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE), which work to support victims and ensure accountability is placed on the perpetrators.
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Blaming the Poor as an Example of the Fundamental Attribution Error
After a person's home was burglarized, a neighbor remarked, 'They were always posting their vacation plans on social media and were known for being careless about locking their doors. It's not surprising this happened.' Which statement best analyzes why this remark is a clear example of victim blame?