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Apr 25, 2024
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BHSC 6331 - The Psychology of Hate
Credits: 3
Reviews and specifically details the leading and most recent theories of hate and examines the depth of hate-related utility and its futility. Covers topics such as in-group and/or out-group bias, aggression and its origins, physiology of aggression, history of hate groups and hate crimes, hate on the Internet and in the media, pop culture’s representations of hate, hate speech, implications for victims of hate crimes, and motivations of perpetrators of hate-motivated crimes. Also, the relationship among aggression, hate, and violence; the pros and cons of group distinctions; the distinctions in hate crime and hate speech; the pros and cons of enhanced penalty legislation for hate crimes; the justifications for “isms;” and the brain chemistry and physiology behind aggression and anger. Students debate controversial topics in the areas of race, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, and religion. In addition, students develop personal ways to combat hate and violence. This course may be applied to the following concentrations: humanities; human rights and social justice; gender studies.
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