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For gang members, deeply entrenched beliefs shaped their rationale for violence, amplifying the abhorrent mentality that could deem non-Muslims as deserving targets. The survivor detailed horrific justifications rooted in her abuser's skewed Islamic views, emphasizing a stark contradiction in perceptions of purity and dirtiness tied to cultural practices.
Systemic Flaws in Addressing Hate Crimes
Despite the evident hate crimes aimed at her, she discovered that the law enforcement protocol fails to acknowledge the intersection of race and religion in such cases. This systemic oversight, she suggests, stems from a well-intentioned but misguided approach focused on maintaining interracial harmony while neglecting the realities faced by victims of hate-based violence.