victimism
nounEtymology From victim + -ism.
1
A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.
- In this context, I am concerned that victimism does not become the basis of a woman's self-definition and disempowerment.2001, Janice G. Raymond, A Passion for Friends: Toward a Philosophy of Female Affection:
- Related terms
- victimist, victim, victimize, victimise, victimization, victimisation