In is theory, is the scapegoat blamed or venerated?
Initially blamed, later venerated
Always venerated
Always blamed
Neither
Answer
According to scapegoat theory, the scapegoat is initially blamed for the community's problems, but later venerated. This is because the scapegoat serves as a way for the community to purge its collective guilt and anxiety. By blaming the scapegoat, the community can avoid having to confront its own problems and can instead focus on punishing the scapegoat.
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