Taking a Stand Against Hate Crimes
Subjects:
Civics, Digital Literacy, Ethics & Communities, Internet Safety & Security, Professional Development, Social Studies, Technology
Grade Level:
All
Source: iKeepCurrent
The vast majority of people in every country oppose hate, hate groups, and hate crimes. Unfortunately however, the number of hate groups around the world is increasing. In the U.S. hate groups have surged by 54% since 2000 when there were 602 hate groups, to 1,018 official hate groups in 2011.
The rise in hate groups isn’t just an American problem; Germany, South Africa, France, Britain, and other countries also struggle with rapidly expanding numbers of hate groups.
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