Talk Radio and Hate Crimes: The Perception of Social Sanctioning

Peace Fresno
A Coalition of Community Activists
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One hundred ninety students and community members attended the forum“Talk Radio And Hate Crimes: Is There A Connection?” on November 15th at Fresno City College.

Social psychologist Dr. Becky Slaton summarizes research on the effects of persuasion and propaganda and explaines the psychological processes involved in hate crimes. She reports that perpetrators of hate crimes tend to think that society sanctions their actions, a belief that may be reinforced through the persuasive techniques of talk show hosts.


Part 1 - Dr. Peg Mericle - Introduction
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Part 2 - Captain Rene Martin, Fresno Police Department - What is Hate Crime?
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Part 3 - Dr. Becky Slaton - Persuasion and Perception of Social Sanctioning


Part 4 - Professor Rueben Scott - Inflexible Thinking
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Part 5 - Ken Kay - Freedom of Expression and Personal Responsibility
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Part 6 - Jim Bartram - Persuasion Works
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Part 7 - Ghassan AbulGhanam - The Myth of the Clash of Cultures
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Part 8 - Questions and Answers - They Used To Throw Christians to the Lions
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Talk Radio and Hate Crimes: Is There a Connection Monday 26 Nov 2001
http://www.indybay.org/2001/11/110390.php