Deindividuation has contributed to Ku Klux Klan members' participation in lynch mobs.

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Deindividuation is the psychological phenomenon in which individuals lose their sense of individuality and self-awareness when they are part of a group, leading to a lowering of their inhibitions against socially unacceptable behavior. This has been found to contribute to the participation of Ku Klux Klan members in lynch mobs, as the anonymity and group dynamic of the mob makes it easier for individuals to participate in violent and racist behavior they may not engage in otherwise.

Deindividuation Has Contributed to Ku Klux Klan Members' Participation in Lynch