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hate crime
hate crime A hate crime is a criminal act in which the victim is targeted because of bias against a social identity or group, such as sexual orientation, gender, race, or ethnicity.
A hate crime is a criminal act in which the victim is targeted because of bias against a social identity or group, such as sexual orientation, gender, race, or ethnicity. In this context, hate crimes are associated with harmful social, emotional, and physical effects on victims.