Ishaan Deepak Joshi, MIT-WPU, Faculty of Law
ABSTRACT
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, aggression can be attributed to the obstruction or frustration experienced by individuals in their pursuit of achieving a specific objective. The hypothesis endeavours to elucidate the underlying reasons behind individuals' tendency to engage in scapegoating behaviour. The text endeavours to provide a rationale for the origins of violent behaviour. According to Dollard et al., frustration refers to the state that arises when an individual's goal-directed behaviour is impeded, whereas aggression is characterised as an action aimed at causing harm to an organism. According to the theoretical framework, it is posited that aggression can be triggered by feelings of frustration. However, in situations where the source of frustration is unchallengeable, the resulting aggression may be redirected towards an unintended and blameless recipient. As an illustration, in the event that an individual experiences disrespect and humiliation within their professional environment, yet is constrained from reacting due to the potential risk of job termination, it is plausible that they may subsequently channel their anger and frustration towards their family members upon returning home. This framework is also employed to elucidate the occurrence of riots as well as revolutions, both of which are posited to stem from socioeconomically disadvantaged segments of a community who may manifest their pent-up dissatisfaction and rage through acts of violence.
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