Scapegoating (VIDEO) University of Cambridge This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Inoculation Science video covering scapegoating. Scapegoating is when a person or group is singled out or takes unwarranted blame for a particular problem. Scapegoating is commonly seen throughout history, but it remains common even today. Credit Inoculation Science Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.