In a 2021 study, researchers found that people view victims of wrongdoing, such as theft, as being more morally virtuous than those who have not been victimized.
This moral halo effect likely serves a social function, encouraging communities to support victims and pursue justice against their wrongdoers, despite seeming irrational.
Potential victim-blaming tends to arise in scenarios like sexual assault, especially when consensual activities precede the incident, leading to harsh judgments against the victim.
Recent research indicates that slut-shaming is not the primary reason for reduced sympathy towards victims of sexual assault; understanding this can significantly influence educational approaches.
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