Two boys were severely beaten at a high school football game. When the attackers were questioned by the police, they rationalized their attacks by saying, "Those two were fags and they deserved it." What type of prejudice rationalization is this?

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This is an example of victim blaming, where the attackers justify their actions by attributing fault to the victims based on their perceived sexual orientation.

Two Boys Were Severely Beaten at a High School Football