culpamy
Culpamy is a neologism used in sociolinguistics and media studies to describe the practice and phenomenon of attributing guilt or fault to others in social discourse, especially in online forums, comment threads, and public debates. It refers to both the act of labeling a person or group as culpable and the social processes that sustain such attribution, including repetition, simplification of complex events, and moral judgment.
Etymology and status: The term combines the Latin culpa meaning fault with a contemporary -amy formation, and
Characteristics and contexts: Culpamy often involves swift blame without evidence, reliance on stereotypes, and the use
Implications and related concepts: Understanding culpamy helps illuminate dynamics of moral panic, public accountability, and the