Definition:
Blame shifting is the redirection of responsibility for negative outcomes from systems or authorities onto individuals or marginalised groups.
Usage Context:
Appears in discussions of poverty, health outcomes, unemployment, accessibility failures, and institutional neglect.
Critical Note:
Blame shifting converts systemic failure into personal guilt. It isolates individuals and prevents collective analysis of structural causes.
Related Terms:
Responsibility Laundering, Victim Blaming, Risk Transfer, Accountability Deficit, Institutional Self-Alignment