But when you challenge anyone who feels like that persecution is part of their identity, it just makes them angrier. Theyre like people who believe in conspiracies.
Persecution Complex
Although originally a psychological term, persecution complex is now often used as media shorthand for broad sections of society who hold the view that they are the oppressed victims in a conspiracy to deprive them of long cherished rights. Often, those suffering from this delusion are unable to distinguish rights from privileges.
They pull out all kinds of facts and figures about why white men are the most persecuted in Western society. They really believe it, and will jump on anything that allows them to embrace that persecuted identity more fully.
Psychologically, I understand that. Its easier than saying, Oh, Im part of a privileged group and still things suck for me. Because that makes you more of a loser. I cant get anything I want and also Ive got it better off than anyone else? Thats not a comfortable thing to have to accept.
My god... They were so close.
I don't know. I have a hard time believing that someone could describe a phenomena so eloquently but be completely incapable of self reflection. They have to realize the irony. This must be propaganda.