United States
The US profile captures intense affective polarization, systemic racial disparities, rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility, and unique cultural tribalisms, alongside robust but unevenly reported hate crime data.
Who gets targeted here
Political polarization
Affective polarization has reached unprecedented levels. The US is unique in modern history for the degree to which majorities in both major political factions view the other as fundamentally 'immoral' or an existential threat.
Where this comes from
- Pew Research Center (2022)"72% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats view members of the other party as more immoral than other Americans."
Anti-Black bias
African Americans continue to be the most frequently targeted demographic in recorded US hate crimes. Systemic disparities in policing, housing, and wealth compound interpersonal hostility.
Where this comes from
- FBI UCR Hate Crime Statistics (2023)"60% of all race-based hate crimes targeted Black individuals."
Online subculture harassment
The US originates a significant portion of severe online harassment tied to gaming tribalism (e.g., 'Gamergate' legacies, console wars), resulting in real-world consequences like swatting.
Where this comes from
- ADL Hate & Harassment in Online Games (2023)"65% of adult players report severe harassment."
Anti-LGBTQ+ bias
A surge in state-level legislation targeting transgender individuals has been accompanied by increased rhetoric and violence against LGBTQ+ spaces.
Where this comes from
- ACLU Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights (2024)
Anti-Asian bias
Bias against women and girls
Misogyny increasingly intersects with political extremism online. The rollback of reproductive rights and rise of 'manosphere' radicalization signal escalating hostility.
Where this comes from
- SPLC Reproductive Rights Tracker (2024)
Antisemitism
Ageism and generational conflict
Economic disparities, particularly around housing and student debt, have fueled intense online and political rhetoric between 'Boomer' and 'Millennial/Gen Z' cohorts, occasionally manifesting in workplace discrimination lawsuits.
Where this comes from
- AARP Workplace Discrimination Study (2023)
Bias against mixed marriages
While legal barriers were removed in 1967 (Loving v. Virginia) and general public approval is at an all-time high (94%), localized white supremacist groups increasingly target mixed-race families in online harassment.
Where this comes from
- Gallup (2021)"Approval of interracial marriage reaches 94%"