hate crimes

Hate crimes are often in the news, but many people don't understand exactly what constitutes a hate crime or how to respond to situations that they may witness or experience in their own lives. This compelling primer explores what motivates hate crimes, including those committed against people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, women, and other marginalized groups, and puts them in the broader context of U.S. history and society. Readers will learn strategies for coping with hate crimes in their own lives and come away with a comprehensive understanding of the influence of hate crimes on various communities.

This book takes the reader through the ups and downs of the marriage equality movement, from the 1990s to the current era, from the first same-sex couples to have their marriage license applications rejected to the changing attitudes that led to every individual having the right that was once reserved only for some.

In the very white, very Christian world of Altlanta society in 1958, New York transplant Ruth decides not to tell her new high school friends and boyfriend that she is Jewish, but when a violent act rocks the city, Ruth must figure out where her loyalties lie.

Discusses hate crimes, crimes committed against people because of their race, ethnicity or religion.

Draws on current events, court cases, statistics, and research to explore the different types of hate crimes committed in the United States. Discusses the causes and effects of hate crime violence and presents possible solutions for preventing it. Also includes information on hate crimes around the world. Features first-person vignettes; expanded coverage of hate crimes against immigrants, transgender people, and Muslims; links between hate crimes and bullying, terrorism, and mass murder; and additional discussion questions, Internet exercises, and suggested resources.

Religious discrimination affects people of all different faiths, from Judaism and Christianity to Islam, whose followers are known as Muslims. Research has shown that Muslims face religious discrimination the most of any religious group, followed by Jews. Religious Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.

"If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of hate crimes.

Informative charts and discussion encourage readers to think critically about the way people’s biases can dictate their behavior in ways that harm others.

A discussion of hate crimes, explaining what they are and why they occur, looking at instances of hate crimes in the U.S. and around the world, and considering the future of hate crime laws.