Tensions Rise in France After Roma Camp Torched

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8. Transference

Transference = when you transfer an emotion meant for one person onto a different person.

http://www.thoughtsfromatherapist.com/2011/05/11/what-is-transference-in-psychotherapy-projecting-emotional-reactions-related-to-another-onto-the-therapist/

The Mass Psychology of Fascism: "The question at the heart of Reich's book was this: Why did the masses turn to authoritarianism which is clearly against their interests?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mass_Psychology_of_Fascism

Good Enemy, Scapegoat, etc.:

when authoritarian oppression from higher-ups in the hierarchy feels intolerable but you feel helpless against your real oppressors, you need some channel to express your frustrated rage. Roma are classic target of collective transference of rage. But not the only one. Here in DU the role of Roma seem the be most often taken by Greens.