HATE CRIMES ANALYSIS

Hate crimes Analysis

Abstract

In this study, we try to explore the concept of “Hate crime” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Hate crime” and its relation with “Mexicans in America.” The research also analyzes many aspects of “Hate crime” and tries to gauge its effect on “Mexicans in America.” Finally, the research describes various factors, which are responsible for “Hate crime,” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Hate crime” on “Mexicans in America.”

Table of Contents

ABSTRACTII

INTRODUCTION1

DISCUSSION1

Specific incidents of hate crime against Mexicans2

Restorative justice and Anti-Mexican sentiments3

Advantages of restorative justice4

Challenges in restorative justice4

Criminological theory application5

CONCLUSION6

REFERENCES7

Hate crimes Analysis

Introduction

We can define a hate crime as an incident, when an individual assaults other person and selects a victim grounded on his rank in a peculiar group in the social community, in accordance with their race, age, gender, identity, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation. Hate crime is a special legal qualification of a special kind of violent crime committed by criminals under the influence of hatred for those different race, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, political belief, sex, or sexual orientation (Richardson 1999, pp. 36).

This legal qualification exists in some U.S. states, some states in Western, and Central Europe. Increased penalties may result in a larger term of imprisonment, in the appointment of a life sentence.

In USA, there is hatred among a number of people against Mexicans, known as “Anti-Mexican Sentiment.” In this report, we will discuss the concept of hate crime against Mexicans in USA, specific incidents of hate crime in USA, and restorative justice application in such cases.

Discussion

Anti-Mexican sentiment in USA is a feeling of distrust, fear, typecast, antagonism, and antipathy of American people against Mexicans, the culture of Mexico, and Spanish. Generally, people have related this concept of hate crime against Mexicans with Hispanophobia, racism, the historical prejudice of American against people with Mexican origin as a "people of color" and sentiments of anti-Catholic because some of typecasts between them are very similar.

Specific incidents of hate crime against Mexicans

On September 23, 2009, when Mario was on his way home, a group of youth had captured him, and insulted him because he was a Mexican, beat him unconscious, and stole his belongings. Doctors at Beth Israel Hospital reported from the beginning that the blows "might mental and physical squeal of indefinite duration." The diagnosis was correct.

The wave of attacks resumed on April 5 in Staten Island. That Monday, Rodolfo Olmedo-26 years-went to his apartment when four men surrounded him and started insulting him and beat him for being Mexican immigrant.

This is one case that has not gone unpunished. NY authorities arrested three juveniles identified as Rolston Hobson, Tyrone Goodman, and William Marcano (apparently Puerto Rican).

The police have closed assault case on Rogelio Vazquez, since they had arrested two men for assaulting him last April 23 on Staten Island. The injuries were skull fracture and three more in the left arm, as well as stripping him of $ 200 and ...