Victimism can similarly be defined as a kind of philosophy whereby one chooses to perpetually see one's 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.
The newly coined term of "mansplaining" supports an overarching philosophy of victimism employed to great effect by feminists. Mansplaining is a passive/aggressive ploy to silence men by claiming victimization whenever, in the course of ordinary conversation, a man interrupts a woman when she's speaking. The evil act of mansplaining only ever occurs if a man interrupts a woman. It never happens when a man interrupts another man or a woman interrupts another woman. In those cases no victimization has occurred because a man hasn't taken the occasion to "victimize" a woman. Any interruption is a bit rude and confrontational , as we all know; but it's also a pretty standard part of human debating and discussion. However, if a man ever interrupts a woman for any reason ever, a "crime" has taken place. If you ask the woman, she'll explain at great length about her victimization whereas the man will simply shrug his shoulders and wonder what the big deal is.
by Praaaaavda May 11, 2016
by the swiftone February 16, 2007
by Gerard Irick March 11, 2009
A true fan of The Killers.
If you are truly a Killers fan and when asked a question and answer with a reference to The Killers, and the other person doesn't understand the meaning of what you said you answer again with"It's a victim thing you wouldn't understand!"
by Emmers! December 17, 2006
Girl 1: "did you hear? Bob and Sue had sex last night at her house party."
Girl 2: "I fell asleep in the same room as Sue!!"
Girl 1: "Ohhh mannn, you got victimized!'
Girl 2: "I fell asleep in the same room as Sue!!"
Girl 1: "Ohhh mannn, you got victimized!'
by warning147 June 25, 2009
There are two kinds of victims. The one who feels himself accountable for the mistakes of others and somebody who is turned into the part of victim by somebody.
-Pete hates himself. His mother drinks a lot and is often mad. He makes himself responsible for that condition.
-If she`s angry, she beats him always a long time. He is her own victim.
-If she`s angry, she beats him always a long time. He is her own victim.
by Foxwild August 21, 2006
by DelAnt May 15, 2009