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Anti-Gay Hate Crimes
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The high-profile murder of Matthew Shepard sparked a national conversation about anti-gay hate crimes, but the media attention did...
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Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008 Run time: 50 minutes
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Although Matthew's case received enormous coverage in the press, many other murders of the same nature have gone largely unnoticed by the media. In this compelling special, Investigative Reports goes beyond the headlines to examine the rise in these violent, hate-motivated crimes and investigates the various organizations which promote discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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Chronicles the disturbing rise in anti-gay hate crimes. Includes a tour through the Christian Right's anti-gay factions, and interviews with experts who describe why these crimes have reached a boiling point.
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This powerful book portrays the trauma of anti-gay violence and will stimulate thought, research and action on the problem. Developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, it presents an overview of the problem, discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focuses on both victims and perpetrators and concludes with coverage of a variety of community responses across the nation. Topics covered include the social psychology of bigotry, treatment and service interventions and mental health consequences. Each section opens with a survivor s actual story - first person accounts - to give the reader insight into the reality of this serious social problem.
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Hate Crimes: Confronting Violence Against Lesbians and Gay Men
Although victimization of lesbians and gay men is not a new problem, its severity appears to be increasing. After several decades of denial and neglect, the problem of anti-gay violence has begun to receive some measure of societal recognition and response. Not only the lesbian and gay male communities but also mainstream religious, professional and civil rights groups have begun to condemn and attempt to deal with anti-gay violence. This powerful book, developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal...
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