Hate groups have proliferated in recent years. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), 1,007 hate groups were active in the US in 2012 (Southern Poverty Law Center, Intelligence Report). Many of these groups use the Internet to attack or smear entire categories of people. Search for a hate group on the Internet. Analyze the site by answering the following questions within your initial discussion post.

What seem to be the goals of this hate group? How does this group try to rationalize and commercialize hate? What prejudices, stereotypes and -isms are revealed on this website?

Be as specific as possible and give examples. Examine data on hate groups compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Visit the SPLC website and click on links such as "Hate Map", "Hate Incidents" and "Hatewatch Blog".

What does this information reveal about the activities of hate groups at both the national and local levels? Is it important for managers to be aware of these groups? How can these groups impact a business (think of all stakeholders)? What can managers do to counter them?

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