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What is the cost of hatred? Many of us are able to talk about what is good about diversity, and how we need to work toward a fairer, more representative society that offers more equitable access of social goods to all. Despite this commitment, we have experienced multiple expressions of hatred at UT and in the Knoxville community, which have forced us to address hatred as it impacts in our community. During this three-part discussion series, we will examine the cost to society of group-focused hatred.

Cost of Hate: Anti-fascism, Oct. 27, 6-8 PM
Fascism emerged in Europe in the 1920s and 30s. An authoritarian ideology that explicitly rejected pluralism and democracy, it is often presumed to have died as a political force with the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Fascist tendencies, however, never vanished and they have recently been revitalized and, increasingly, normalized. UT faculty experts and David Hayes, City Council Movement member, will help sort out what fascism was historically, what it looks like now, and how to combat it. We hope you will join us for the final panel discussion in our series addressing the cost to society of group-focused hatred.

The event is open to the public, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive information about how to join the webinar. https://artsci.utk.edu/the-cost-of-hate-symposium/