Just World Theory

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The psychological belief that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, which can lead individuals to unconsciously distance themselves from victims of injustice, hindering empathy.

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Retracing the Forgotten: Why Jeju 4.3 Is Relevant to Us | Chaeri (Iris) Kang | TEDxKISJeju

Retracing the Forgotten: Why Jeju 4.3 Is Relevant to Us | Chaeri (Iris) Kang | TEDxKISJeju

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The psychological belief that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, which can lead individuals to unconsciously distance themselves from victims of injustice, hindering empathy.