Hatred

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hatred

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is hatred?Hatred is a strong feeling of dislike that can make someone want to hurt or be very upset with another person or group. It is more than just anger; it stays for a long time.
2. Why do people feel hatred?People may feel hatred when they think someone is a threat, when they have deep problems, or when they learn unfair ideas about others. It can grow from fear or old grudges.

Animosity: Strong hostility, ill will, or dislike towards someone or something.
Dehumanization: The process of stripping an individual or group of their human qualities, making them seem less worthy of care or respect.
Scapegoating: Blaming an individual or group for problems they did not cause, often to deflect blame from oneself or others.