Which social psychology theory best explains the fact that the majority of the riots that took place following the trial of the police officers accused of beating Rodney King did not take place in white neighborhoods,but rather in the neighborhoods of Asian Americans and Asians who had recently immigrated to the United States?

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Scapegoating theory suggests that individuals or groups who feel like they are not in power or are marginalized may blame a particular group for their problems. In this case, it is possible that the Asian American and Asian immigrant neighborhoods were seen as outsiders by the African American community, and were therefore blamed for their lack of power and discrimination in society. This could have led to the targeted violence towards these communities during the riots.

Which Social Psychology Theory Best Explains the Fact That the Majority