…in the contemporary United States, social status and a sense of victimhood seem to travel hand in hand, with each reinforcing the other. For instance, those who are genuinely marginalized and disadvantaged in society are much less likely to perceive or describe themselves as victims of identity-based bias and discrimination than highly educated and relatively affluent liberals. And there’s a reason for that. Although virtually no one wants to be genuinely victimized by others many status seekers are nonetheless interested in presenting themselves as victims and being perceived as victims–especially in contexts where “victimhood culture” prevails…Some go so far as to reorient their whole identity around having been victimized in order to enjoy the benefits that come with perceived victimization indefinitely. Others find creative ways to capitalize on victimhood they didn’t personally experience at all.
Musa Al Gharbi, We Have Never Been Woke, 228.