The Spread of Hate and Extremism

December 4, 2020
Grades 7-12 Although some Americans still associate terrorism with the events on 9/11, a record-high number of hate groups within the U.S. pose a bigger threat today. In this concise overview, Henderson examines the rise and spread of hate groups and extremism, particularly white nationalism, by blending startling accounts of mass violence with eye-opening facts. His focus is on the psychology and the fear of immigration and globalization that lead individuals, especially young people, to join these factions. While many Americans may first associate the KKK as a leading hate group, Henderson explains how hate groups have transitioned and even rebranded into extremist groups bent on overthrowing democracy. The author also looks at other forms of hate ideology, including male supremacy and anti-LGBTQ+ crimes. One chapter considers the spread of extremism through the internet and social media, which can normalize and reinforce hatred. A final chapter addresses individuals and organizations at the forefront of combating these groups. Sidebars and concluding lists of related organizations, books, and websites add to the research value of this timely volume.

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