Diversity is a feature that is represented through respect and admiration of characteristics that are either similar or different. When diversity is not fully understood and people are unable to see past such external factors an attitude of intolerance can result and cause one to commit a hate crime amongst a certain group of people. A hate crime is simply “a crime, usually violent, motivated by prejudice or intolerance toward an individual’s national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability” ( ). Hate crimes can happen anywhere and at any time, and can devastate the victims and families whom are involved. For example, a college fraternity hosts a “Mexican Border Party”, to gain entrance; students must crawl under a barbed wire barrier. …show more content…
As a result, many people can be affected due to these acts of intolerance and can have a significant impact on these groups of individuals by affecting them physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. This act creates an uncomfortable and unsafe setting for the individuals whom live inside such a community. This act also violates our basic human rights, causing there to be unequal treatment and injustice to ensue. Therefore, in response to the hate crime that took place on campus during a college fraternity party, I would take the following steps to address this issue: first, I would notify the school about the events taking place on their campus, second, I would create a diversity organization/club, and third, I would organize a diversity seminar for the students, staff, faculty and members of the surrounding