Doing Sociology 7.4 Examining White Supremacist Extremist Organizations
In this exercise, you will consider the prevalence and threat of White supremacist activity in the United States. White supremacist groups are a persistent problem in American society, and they are now more influential than they have been in many years.
Write your answers to the following questions and be prepared to discuss in class:
Note to Instructors:
This exercise may be best suited for an in-class activity, or a synchronous online class, where the instructor can direct the conversation and help students find the appropriate resources. Guidance from the instructor, including warnings beforehand and debriefing afterward, is strongly recommended. Ask students to first work in groups of 2 or 3 and follow up with a larger class discussion. White supremacist groups specialize in disseminating messages of hatred in ways that will be palatable to non-extremists. They often make an effort to appear non-racist on the surface (i.e., it’s about loving and defending White people, not about hating others).