Assignment:
Select one group or population that has been the target of a hate crime.
Write a 700 to 1,050-word analysis in which you do the following:
o Provide a brief description as to what specific factors serve as the basis for victimization; for example, race, religion, or sexual orientation
o Identify applicable specific case examples.
o Discuss the prevalence of state laws which criminalize various types of hate crimes
o Describe how you would collect data measure the victimization of your chosen group. Provide rationale for your choice.
o Identify which of the criminological theories discussed in the course explain the victimization of this individual, group, or population. Provide rationale for the selection.