The article explores the concept of the 'black sheep effect' in families, emphasizing how certain members are judged more harshly for deviating from shared values, reflected through the lens of Louis Prevost. It illustrates how even the family of Pope Leo XIV has a member deeply absorbed in far-right ideologies and pro-Trump sentiments. This individual's controversial behavior, including offensive social media posts, exemplifies how family dynamics can be disrupted by divergent political opinions, coining the term 'red sheep effect' to describe such extreme affiliations.
"The black sheep effect is a phenomenon where a member of a group is judged more harshly by their own for violating shared norms."
"Louis Prevost has lately emerged as a 'red sheep' with far-right grievances, crowing about Trump and trafficking in vulgar memes about Democratic politicians."
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