Responsibility for collective crime is a complex and controversial issue that has been debated by scholars, policymakers, and the general public for many years. At its core, this issue raises questions about the nature of group identity, the role of individuals within groups, and the extent to which individuals should be held accountable for the actions of their groups. In his thought-provoking book, "Duty to Respond Nenad Dimitrijevic delves into these questions and offers a nuanced analysis of the various factors at play. The book begins by exploring the concept of collective crime, defined as an act committed by a significant number of members of a group in the name of all members of that group, often with the support of the majority of group members and against individuals targeted on the basis of their belonging to a different group. The central claim of the book is that all members of the group in whose name collective crime is committed share responsibility for it, even if they did not intend to support or commit wrongdoing themselves. This argument challenges the traditional notion of individual responsibility and instead emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between group identity and personal identity. To develop this argument, [Name] examines several historical examples of collective crime, including genocide, slavery, and other forms of systemic oppression. Through a detailed analysis of these cases, he demonstrates how group identity can shape the actions of individuals and lead to devastating consequences for those who are targeted. He also considers the role of power dynamics within groups, highlighting how dominant groups can exploit and manipulate marginalized groups to further their own interests.

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