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PSVP-4484: Hate Crimes

Description: Focuses on the causes, manifestations, and consequences of hate crimes in the United States. Includes theories of prejudice and biased behavior, the context of perpetration, the individual and community-level effects on the victims, and the political, historical, and social significance of such crimes. Considers broad questions of bias compared to hate, the recognition and prosecution of hate crimes compared to non-bias crimes, the impacts of hate crimes at the individual and community levels, and responses by law enforcement and communities.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: CRIM-3414

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Crosslist: CRIM-4484

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Sections Taught: 0

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