hate groups

"Many extremist groups have emerged in recent years. Moreover, many individuals harbor extremist viewpoints and have taken action on their own. They do this to call attention to their beliefs, cause chaos, and very often commit acts of violence under the misguided notions that their causes are justified and would find widespread acceptance by the American people. [This book discusses domestic extremism]"--Provided by publisher.

"Hate groups undeniably have a negative connotation, but through examining the issues related to hate groups--how they are defined, who gets to label certain groups as hate groups, the legal standing of these groups, and what can be done to stop them--it becomes clear that the topic is much more complicated than it may initially appear. This volume examines these questions among various others through a wide range of perspectives, helping readers better understand this commonly oversimplified and controversial issue"--Provided by publisher.

Essays debate the reasons that white supremacy groups exist and the social ramifications of such groups.

Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no longer hold majority status in the United States by 2040. The rise accelerated with the elections of presidents Obama and Trump. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities. What is a hate group and how does it operate? How do we legally define hate speech and hate crimes? What is the history of organizing around hate and how do we recognize and confront it? These are the salient issues readers will investigate in this overview.

Examines the revival of the Ku Klux Klan in the early 1920s as an organization of white, Protestant, native-born citizens who combined Christian values with racial bigotry to become a major political force.

Reveals how white supremacist and nationalist groups rose in influence to achieve political support at the highest levels of government, examining the transformation of once-small groups into threatening mainstream organizations.

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

Documents the history and origin of the Ku Klux Klan from its beginning in Pulaski, Tennessee, and provides personal accounts, congressional documents, diaries, and more.

Discusses the dangers of cyberbullying and cyberstalking.