Intolerance and fear often results from not understanding and appreciating different races, genders and religions. Unfortunately, people with the same fears tend to seek one another out and congregate together. Some people feel that the best policy is to simply ignore them. However, what may start with intimidation usually escalates eventually resulting in violent crimes. The desire to stop these kinds of crime has lead to the formation of many anti hate groups.
They may be a small group devoted to protecting the rights of a specific minority or a larger one that fights against racism of any kind. Recently, an issue for concern is the proliferation of intolerance on the web and certain organizations are devoted to looking out for web bigotry. Large or small, they are addressing important issues and deserve support.
Groups like the Klansmen, Aryans, black separatists and white nationalists have attracted the attention of a number of dissatisfied young people. There are those who feel that to give such organizations any attention at all just adds to this attraction. Experts disagree with this sentiment and say that ignoring them does not solve anything. There behavior needs to be exposed.
These organizations are often very active and will use every chance to intimidate, spread propaganda, destroy property and worse. An alarming fact is that many perpetrators and victims of hate-related crimes are young people. This is why many people concerned in dealing with hate-related crimes have a focus on educating the youth.
There is a realization that issues such as diversity, prejudice and racism have to be discussed. This has to begin as early as possible. Parents need to start talking about these issues with their children. Educators need to address them in school too. In talking about the differences between races, religions, sexes and more, it is possible to bring about change. Hopefully, these young people who are able to recognize discrimination from an early age will no longer tolerate it.
Many organizations offer help to parents and educators in this task in the form of books, documentary films, videos and much more. These are usually distributed freely as such groups are often supported by donations. Programs can be followed that help to explore diversity and break down stereotypes. Children are lead towards understanding their own biases and how to move beyond them, thus creating a climate in schools where everyone feels accepted and secure.
As much as prejudice and hatred exist, there are those who are prepared to stand up against it. They do so in many different ways, from educating the youth to taking cases of prison inmate abuse and exploitation of workers to court and winning favorable verdicts. There are even programs for law enforcement officials showing them innovative ways of how to intervene in hate-related crimes.
When a country is going through turmoil and economic difficulties, violent crimes committed out of hatred often increase. Everybody is looking for someone else to blame for their troubles and this is also exploited by the media and politicians. It is wrong to just ignore such issues and people need to make a stand against them.
They may be a small group devoted to protecting the rights of a specific minority or a larger one that fights against racism of any kind. Recently, an issue for concern is the proliferation of intolerance on the web and certain organizations are devoted to looking out for web bigotry. Large or small, they are addressing important issues and deserve support.
Groups like the Klansmen, Aryans, black separatists and white nationalists have attracted the attention of a number of dissatisfied young people. There are those who feel that to give such organizations any attention at all just adds to this attraction. Experts disagree with this sentiment and say that ignoring them does not solve anything. There behavior needs to be exposed.
These organizations are often very active and will use every chance to intimidate, spread propaganda, destroy property and worse. An alarming fact is that many perpetrators and victims of hate-related crimes are young people. This is why many people concerned in dealing with hate-related crimes have a focus on educating the youth.
There is a realization that issues such as diversity, prejudice and racism have to be discussed. This has to begin as early as possible. Parents need to start talking about these issues with their children. Educators need to address them in school too. In talking about the differences between races, religions, sexes and more, it is possible to bring about change. Hopefully, these young people who are able to recognize discrimination from an early age will no longer tolerate it.
Many organizations offer help to parents and educators in this task in the form of books, documentary films, videos and much more. These are usually distributed freely as such groups are often supported by donations. Programs can be followed that help to explore diversity and break down stereotypes. Children are lead towards understanding their own biases and how to move beyond them, thus creating a climate in schools where everyone feels accepted and secure.
As much as prejudice and hatred exist, there are those who are prepared to stand up against it. They do so in many different ways, from educating the youth to taking cases of prison inmate abuse and exploitation of workers to court and winning favorable verdicts. There are even programs for law enforcement officials showing them innovative ways of how to intervene in hate-related crimes.
When a country is going through turmoil and economic difficulties, violent crimes committed out of hatred often increase. Everybody is looking for someone else to blame for their troubles and this is also exploited by the media and politicians. It is wrong to just ignore such issues and people need to make a stand against them.
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