The way we think about sex and intimacy is deeply entwined with politics. In particular, political taboos can influence how individuals internalize feelings of guilt and shame about certain sexual...
Hate crimes are acts of violence directed at individuals based on their perceived identity, whether race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, age, or national origin....
Can punishment ever address the moral roots of hate-based violence?
The answer to this question is no, because punishing someone for committing an act of hate-based violence does not necessarily...
Hate crimes are criminal offenses motivated by prejudice, bias, or hatred towards an individual based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or any other aspect...
How should justice systems approach crimes motivated by prejudice differently from other violent acts?
The justice system should take into account factors such as the victim's identity, the nature...
Hate crimes are a major problem that has been plaguing society for centuries. These acts of violence against individuals based on their race, religion, gender identity, or any other characteristics...
Restorative justice is an alternative approach to responding to crime that focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior rather than punishment. It requires offenders to take responsibility...
Can punitive approaches to hate crimes cultivate empathy, or merely enforce compliance?
There has been an increasing focus on combating hate crimes through punitive measures such as stiffer...
Can punitive approaches to hate crimes cultivate empathy, or do they simply enforce compliance? This is a question that has been debated among scholars and policy makers for decades. On one hand,...
The criminal justice system is a collection of legal and social institutions responsible for maintaining public order, preventing crime, and ensuring the fair and effective administration of justice....