Matthew Shepard

Hate Crimes Mrs.Galloway English IV, 1st period By: Josenlyn Robinson Josenlyn Robinson English 4 1st period Hate Crimes Introduction a.What are hate crimes? b. The different kinds of hate crimes Who experienced more than others Why do they experience it more? II. Body Why do gays experience more hate crime abuse? Where in the U.S do gays received it more? b. What are some things they experience? Their trauma How do they get over it? c. Police Brutality…

because a real or perceived difference in race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or national origin. Despite the many hate groups in America, the government promotes tolerance through legislation and education. The Matthew Shepard Act signed by Obama in 2009 was an expansion of federal jurisdiction over hate crimes. This paper will examine viewpoint one, two, and my viewpoint on is there a need for hate crime legislation. To begin with, viewpoint one believes…

it is not, a faith based county. It was founded on Christian principals and that is why the gay community is such a big deal for the government to accept and recognized. In 1998, eyes were opened to the issue of accepting gays. A student named Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten, tortured, tied to a fence post, and left to die near Laramie, Wyoming, because he was believed to be gay. Hate crime was not an existing label so his killers could not be charged with hate crime because at the time, the…

gender norms and will have their status accepted by family. Specific reasons children are rejected are because parents want the best for their children, they are afraid if their children are non-gender conforming, they will be easy targets via Matthew Shepard. Parents doing what they think is best based on culture and belief, not research. Parents forcing them would take the dolls and NOT allow them to wear dresses and feminine hand movements can result in children having their hands restricted…

‘Should hate crimes be punished more harshly than other crimes? Examine the arguments for and against.’ Crime is defined based on its extremity in nature. Provisions have been put in to place and disciplines are issued to individuals in society who are deemed to have committed any acts considered criminal. A hate crime can be defined as; “Any criminal offence that is perceived, by the victim or any other person, to be impelled by a hostility or prejudice based on a person’s: sexual orientation,…

By making a hate crime law, it has given more protection to those in need. in The article “Hate Crime Laws”it specifies on “intending to intimidate not only the individual victim, but all members of the victim's community” This law focuses on making all Americans safe and not feeling isolated because of their sexuality and ethnicity. The state and local law enforcement official are in charge of investigating and prosecuting the hate crimes. Hate crime is considered a criminal offense because it…

Within the last decade same-sex couples have experienced several changes regarding legal recognition compared to previous generations. The increase in legal recognition aims to remove institutionalised discrimination and improve community values. Individuals are bringing about change worldwide through successful initiatives, to promote awareness and inclusion. Therefore, families have begun to increase diversity -including a rise in the number of same-sex couples - however, same-sex couples…

• 37 U.S. allow same-sex marriage, 26 were court decisions, 8 by state legislature, 3 by popular vote. • 13 U.S. states ban gay marriage, 12 are by constitutional amendment and state law, 1 by constitutional amendment • Matthew Shepard Act outlaws hate crimes on sexual orientation and gender identity. • Employment Nondiscrimination Act prohibits discrimination of sexual orientation at work. • President Obama marked a spot in history when he told ABC News, “I think same-sex couples…