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PLAYING THE
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Photographer
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Mr. Drummer 1991
Leather Bulletin Board 3 4 "Playing the victim· ls the modem

counterpart to the medieval bellef that
certain human behavior may be
attributed to forces beyond our control.
WelaugtiatFUpWilson'sdragdlaracter,
Geraldine, who absolves hersetr from
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simple explanation, '1lle Oevn made
me do IU-Whfie modem culture would
not think of resorting to theology or
demonology to explain human behavior,
especially dysfunctional or destructive
John Beckman 3 9 behavior, the concept of -victim" has
become a popular and socially
His Uniform May Be (Fore)skin Deep acceptable substitute.
But You Wiii Always Follow His Command! According to this model, victims are
Photos by Stephen Sutton not responsible for thelrthoughts, actions
or feefings. Because the victim is not
responsible for his or her conduct, the
Stand At Attention I 4 9 victim Is held up as deserving pity, and
we are asked to e)(cuse the victim's
Who Says A Little "Male Bonding'• Cannot behavior regardless of how obnoxious,
Be A Part Of The "Proud, Military Tradition" ? criminal, or unhealthy that behavior Is.
By Richard A. White, Illustration By R.A. W. The victim Is a helpless, pathetic figure,
acting al the whim of unconscious forces
controlling the victim's every thought,
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Playing the victim does have Its
The Drummer Classifieds ! advantages. Victims ePcllsympa1hy and
are not held accountable for their actions.
Victims are underdogs constantly
struggllng against some person or force,
which is usually portrayed as
Press Release 78 consummately evil, sinful, destructiVe,
oppressive, or just plain bad. While
By Cavelo victims rage against their victimization,
they are usually secure In being victims
and fear or avoid any al1ematives.
Victims see themselves and are viewed
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by others as weak, helpless, and In need
in.
In reality, the victim model is Uttle
Sexy, Macho Men Display more than ~e Devil made me do it"
Their "Stutr For You! wrapped up in psychoanalytic garb. This
is not to deny the profound effect of
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