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Scapegoating is the practice of singling out a person or group for unmerited blame and consequent negative treatment. Scapegoating may be conducted by individuals against individuals (e.g. "he did it, not me!"), individuals against groups (e.g., "I couldn't see anything because of all the tall people"), groups against individuals (e.g., "He was ...
The Scapegoat (1854–1856) is a painting by William Holman Hunt which depicts the "scapegoat" described in the Book of Leviticus. On the Day of Atonement , a goat would have its horns wrapped with a red cloth – representing the sins of the community – and be driven off.
In the Bible, a scapegoat is one of a pair of kid goats that is released into the wilderness, taking with it all sins and impurities, while the other is sacrificed. The concept first appears in the Book of Leviticus , in which a goat is designated to be cast into the desert to carry away the sins of the community.
As bias incidents and hate crimes surged, Asian American artists produced multimedia projects exploring the fragility, burden and joy of being Asian in America.
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Dubbed "a living legend" by The Wall Street Journal, Wittman is a real-life art detective who has dedicated his life to recovering stolen art and other cultural property worth more than $225 ...
The Scapegoat is a British film adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1957 novel of the same name. The drama is written and directed by Charles Sturridge and stars Matthew Rhys as lookalike characters John Standing and Johnny Spence. It was broadcast on ITV on 9 September 2012.
Growing up in a modest bedroom with personalized touches, like girly coordinated bedding sets and a collection of cherished items, profoundly influenced my adult life and career in interior design.