White girl victim syndrome

When someone plays up being a victim to dodge accountability, gain sympathy, or shift blame. It’s less about real harm and more about using perceived vulnerability as a social shield. Despite the name, it isn’t tied to any gender or race. This is a manipulative behavior anyone can use.

Jenny messed up, got called out, and immediately flipped into white girl victim syndrome—suddenly it was all about how hurt she felt instead of what she actually did.