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ATS3082 · Monash University

Hate crime: Theories, contexts and responses

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
—
Faculty
Arts

What it covers

In this unit you will comprehensively explore hate crime through criminological, sociological, psychological and political lenses. You will examine the causes, manifestations and impacts of hate. You will engage with theoretical frameworks, empirical research and legal debates that help explain why hate crime occurs, who is affected, and how society responds. Key topics in this unit include defining, conceptualising and measure hate crime, the utility of hate crime laws, consequences of victimisation and the political uses of hate.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Reflective writingWritten30%
Policy briefWritten40%
Analytical exercisesExercise30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn-campus