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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • History of Medicine
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Societies have historically utilized scapegoats to define and reinforce group norms.
    • The concept of the 'other' is crucial in understanding social cohesion and exclusion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the function of mentally ill individuals as societal scapegoats in the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • To explore how marginalizing the mentally ill contributed to perceptions of societal stability and righteousness.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of social structures and attitudes.
    • Review of literature and societal records from the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • Sociological examination of deviance and social control.

    Main Results:

    • The mentally ill were frequently cast as outcasts in 19th and 20th-century societies.
    • This marginalization served to solidify the perceived normalcy and moral standing of the majority.
    • The exclusion of the mentally ill reinforced societal standards and righteousness.

    Conclusions:

    • The historical use of the mentally ill as scapegoats highlights a societal mechanism for maintaining order.
    • Understanding this dynamic is crucial for contemporary perspectives on mental health and social inclusion.
    • The study underscores the social construction of mental illness and its role in defining societal boundaries.