Victim blaming is a term used to describe a biased or unfair tendency to hold victims partially or entirely responsible for the harm they have experienced, rather than placing the blame on the perpetrator or other contributing factors. It involves placing the burden on the victim to explain or justify their actions, appearance, choices, or behavior that may have led to or contributed to the harm they experienced. This can occur in various contexts, such as in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, or even accidents. Victim blaming perpetuates a culture that minimizes or dismisses the responsibility of the perpetrator and can further traumatize the victim.
