There was an increase in the number of hate groups in 2008. In general, why was this so? What nonsociological reason is often given? What are four specific sociological explanations?
Please provide the best answer for the statement
1. The rise in hate groups was due to changes in social structure and norms in society.
2. Nonsociological explanations focus on the election of President Obama.
3. Sociological explanations include: (a) anger on the part of working- and middle-class
whites struggling financially; (b) increases in income inequality across society; (c)
advances for LGBTQ people and the backlash from those who oppose these rights; (d)
growing numbers of refugees and a rise in Latino immigration, provoking a reaction from
those who feel that this brings crime to the United States and causes Americans to lose
their jobs; (e) acts of terrorism, resulting in Americans labeling all Muslims as dangerous.
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