Based on the class discussion of hate crimes committed because of animus against a visible characteristic (race or gender) or a non-visible
characteristic (religion or sexual orientation) you will write a response that will address the following questions: Assuming that the offender falls under
the defensive or mission models of motivation explain how their goals might differ between hate crimes against visible or non-visible characteristics,
(for example segregation vs hiding difference) Next explain what form the hate crime might take in both cases to accomplish that goal (meaning the
type of offense, where or when it would be committed, and how that relates to the symbolic meaning being conveyed.) Comparisons can also be
made at any point. In witting your response, you may use self-written examples or use real hate crimes as your examples