Disability, Homelessness, and Cultural Others

What is cultural marginalization in relation to disability and homelessness?

Cultural marginalization refers to the process of excluding certain groups, such as individuals with disabilities and the homeless, based on societal values that label them as 'others'.

What is the men's rea concept in relation to hate crimes?

Mens rea refers to the 'hate' motive that is necessary to classify an action as a hate crime.

What does 'cultural othering' imply?

Cultural othering implies defining and treating individuals or groups as fundamentally different and often lesser than the dominant cultural norm.

What are disablist hate crimes?

Disablist hate crimes are acts of violence or hostility targeted specifically towards individuals based on their disabilities.

What is the 'dark figure' in the context of disablist violence?

The 'dark figure' refers to the number of disablist crimes that remain unreported or hidden from public awareness.

What are the key issues concerning underreporting of disablist violence?

Underreporting issues include relationships, dependency, cognitive impairments, and the fear of being 'outed' for one's disability.

What is the basic premise of the 'Mate Crime'?

'Mate Crime' refers to a type of hate crime where someone exploits a relationship with a person who has a disability, often by abusing or defrauding them.

What does the term 'mimetic tribalism' refer to?

Mimetic tribalism refers to social groups, often online, that foster hatred towards others, while also creating a sense of group identity that is defensive.

How does the internet play a role in hate crimes targeting youth?

The internet serves as a central platform for hate content, exposing youth to radicalizing materials that can lead to violence.

What is General Strain Theory (GST) in understanding bias crimes?

General Strain Theory suggests that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crimes, driven by frustrations from social inequalities.

What are some consequences of online hate exposure as pointed out by Reichelmann et al.?

The consequences include increased vulnerability to collective targeting and a potential increase in real-world violence stemming from online hate exposure.

What was concluded about the relationship between online social networking and hate content?

Online social networking without physical locality increases access to hate content, creating greater autonomy and potential harms.

What does the conclusion of the lecture suggest about the state of tribalism today?

The conclusion suggests that despite old media being overwhelmed, the current virtual world increasingly divides communities rather than uniting them, prompting a need to transcend tribalism.