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Who is the solution to violent conflict according to Girard’s theory of scapegoating?
A single victim who is persecuted
The rest of the group
A specific group
An appointed leader
Answer
According to Girard’s theory of scapegoating, violent conflict is resolved by the persecution of a single victim. This is because when a group of people is faced with a threat, they will often turn on one of their own in order to unite against a common enemy. This process is known as mimetic rivalry, and it is what leads to the scapegoating of an individual.
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