Feels Quote by Mignon McLaughlin
“Every group feels strong once it has found a scapegoat.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Edge of Reason, 1995
Groups strengthen cohesion by targeting a scapegoat, uniting members against a common enemy.
In simple terms: Scapegoats unify groups.
Beware scapegoating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work teams
- political movements
- families
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who becomes the scapegoat?
- How to build unity without blame?
Scapegoating can cause injustice.