Victimism

[Monty]

[Victimism] can similarly be defined as a kind of philosophy whereby one chooses to perpetually see ones self as a victim of some sort for the purpose of accruing sympathy and empathy. The ultimate purpose of [victimism] is simply to attain social power, influence, and status by [exploiting] the well meaning sympathies and good intentions of the general [populace] for its social/political support. If one plays the victim one can gain power and influence by exploiting the sympathies of the masses.