Victimism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona. uncountable

    "In this context, I am concerned that victimism does not become the basis of a woman's self-definition and disempowerment."

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victimhood

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"In this context, I am concerned that victimism does not become the basis of a woman's self-definition and disempowerment."

Etymology

From victim + -ism.

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