CARTOGRAPHY OF THE VICTIMS: CONSTRUCTING A TYPOLOGY OF VICTIMS FOR THE NARRATIVE POLICY FRAMEWORK

Abstract

This article analyzes the figure of the victim as a central element within public policy narratives. Drawing upon the Narrative Policy Framework , it proposes a typology based on two analytical axes: the scope of victimization (individual or collective) and the origin of the harm (accidental or intentional). Four categories emerge from this matrix: collateral damage, affected organization, scapegoat, and marginalized group. This typology allows for the comparison of cases, the identification of narrative patterns, and an understanding of how victimization operates as a mechanism for legitimation, denunciation, or political mobilization. Through an applied case study, the article illustrates how victim narratives structure disputes over responsibility, justice, and state intervention. This proposal offers a robust conceptual framework to strengthen narrative analysis in contexts of high conflict and inequality.