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If we want to defeat racism and white supremacy, we must discuss it openly and honestly so that we know what steps to take. This book can be a great touchstone for that conversation.
It's important because the subject raised is still an issue, and should not be any longer. Policemen and policewomen, of all people, because they hold guns and, so, lives in their hands, should not judge citizens by their skin color, and shoot, before knowing what happened/happens, or just because the person in front of them is not of the right color for them. Moreover, I live in France, and, in my country, gun policy is different from the United States, even in the police. It's a part of America I still struggle to understand; I just can't process that gun policy is not more restricted, even for policemen/women.
The book being YA, it can also help younger readers to understand the problem, and to push them to ask themselves, and others, questions.
The voices are true to people we all know, thus the very real even ts and racial conflict are relatable to all.
I’ve heard so many good things about this book and as a previous Goodreads award winner I can’t wait to read it!
The topic this book discusses was always a problem that many people feel Afraid to talk openly about it, which is the racist treatment that police many sometimes use not only in America and between the white and the black but also in many areas and different situations where the policemen forget their true mission which protecting the people of being killed not to kill them! It also highlights that until this time of development and high education we still suffer from discrimination and the topic of the book also made me remember a story about that black man How was arrested for 30 years and then they found he was innocent. It shows us a side of injustice and cruelty our world have.
This topic is so important in our current culture.
I feel that this book is important to read now because for some people we have no insight on what it is really like to live in an area like this. To be able to hear the story come from this little girl's thoughts and fears it helps society see what is really happening so one can better understand it. It gave me a whole new perspective on what i see on the news to what is really happening in the part of the city that i do not get too.
Well I haven't read it so far, so I can't say yet...
It’s crucial because the police force needs to be setting an example of tolerance,acceptance,justice and peace for the entire nation.However, sadly, more often than not,the situation is contrary to this.
Speaking as a white person, it is clear that racism is institutionalized into the very fabric of our society. In schools, media, politics, etc. we we subjected to racist ideas without even realizing it. I think that a book like The Hate U Give is a great way to address and begin a conversation and understanding towards racism, police brutality, and other important issues that people face every day.
I believe it's important because when I first started reading THUG, though I thought I understood the situation, I didn't. I had seen similar stories on the news, but there were many things I had never considered. It expanded my perception and made question my own privilege.
I think it’s important to read The Hate You Give because it gives the reader a chance to understand the point of view from the victims of hate crimes, police cruelty, and social injustice. Many people are disassociated from these tragedies, in denial because of their privilege. The Hate You Give puts the reality in the forefront of the reader’s mind, and makes it hard for them to forget that injustice can only continue if we don’t speak up against it. It gives the readers an opportunity to discuss a topic that has become difficult to have a conversation about.
It is important because of the state of our country; our world. People need to understand and not just jump on the media bandwagons out of ignorance instead of awareness and knowledge.
I'm eager to get to know more about the experiences of african american women. Here in Spain, there are just a few places where you can hear talking about feminism through the perspective of women of color. I would love to know more, even (or more so) when the information comes from another country!
The premise of this could be seen in any newspaper today. The perspective on it is so relatable and it's soooo well written.
Because it is too easy to just talk about women and men being unequal. There is so much more to it and that is based on how you look, where you are from, education level etc. We all have our own prejudice that needs to be challenged again and again.
The book is important to read so people can better understand what is happening around them.
Every case is different, but clearly in certain altercations, police officers are not following the rules we, the public, has to follow. There cannot be a double standard for police crimes. Police officers have to continually work to remove any biases they develop while working with the public. It may take routine practices to combat any bias or long term anger that could be building up doing such an emotional job. Everyone needs to read more on this subject because an injustice is occurring.
Because I’m a white mom raising an African-American son and I need all the help I can get navigating this world (the white one and the AA one).
It's hard to read the news daily and not find an article about racism and discrimination in this country. THUG gives this issue a unique perspective from a young girl's point of view. It explores this theme in a very mature and poignant way, even with such sensitive issues regarding police violence.
This is an important read in todays political and 'street' climate. Everyone needs to develop an opinion on this subject in order for change to happen.
It is important because we all need to educate ourselves.
This is a great educational must read!! I hope I get a copy!! Thank you!
People just take the news these days at their word when in reality they need to research the news themselves. You can’t believe everything you hear/read. I hope this book will wake some people up.
This book is so important because of the current social climate in the US. Reading books written by women of color about people of color is SO important. It helps the reader gain perspective and enlightens us about experience we may never have ourselves.
I think this book it’s so relevant and important because of the current situation. It brings to light that racism is a serious issue that affects all society and should be eradicated.
The Hate U Give is an important book to read now because it gives the reader a chance to understand hate crimes from the victims point of view and how it can affect more than we realize. It is important to read also because, by giving an inside view, it can help to stop hate crimes and police violence. -Merjaan
To consider perspectives of others experiencing the world differently to yourself is important to everyone
I believe this book needs to be read because it's aimed towards young adults and it's incredibly important that this next generation is informed on major issues within our society in order to strive towards change for a better future.
This novel is as important as ever to illustrate the violence experienced by people of color whose voices are too often silenced. African American women as caught in the intersectionality of being women as well as being black, and therefore are caught in the midst discrimination and prejudice seen with these two groups.
It’s important to read this book because this situation happens all the time. It’s not made up. It’s so eye opening and scary because it’s real. Things need to change and reading this book can help get it into our eyes that change really needs to happen.
I think this book is so important to read today because the issues are extremely relevant to today’s society. As a book geared toward young adults it is important for them to learn about issues that are affecting society and I think this book is one way for them to do so. Although we may hear news stories about these events happening, I’d really like to read this book to explore these issues in depth.
Just recently finished ‘Why I am no longer talking to White People about Race’ and thought it was both relevant and insightful. Too little people are aware of the ongoing racial issues. I think a novel like this could be both an excellent read for me, being passionate, however also good for my younger sister to read so she can develop an understanding in a fun way. LOVE UR WORK xxx
THUG is extremely important in today’s society as it provides a perspective on the issue of racism and police brutality rarely seen. The book also encourages young adults and teenagers to think about these injustices, and be a source of change. Police brutality and racism is still a happening occurrence in today’s society, and it needs to stop. The Hate U Give is a fantastic and much needed representation on what’s happening and an inspiration for change.
I think this book is important right now because it takes a very personal look at racial tension in American right now. I think it can help people who are not familiar with African American culture empathize and better understand this community. I also appreciated the main character's growth in her approach to protest and learning how to use her voice to speak out against injustice. Also, this book is just well-written and hard to put down. I also think it is important because it can give young African Americans characters to relate to and see themselves in (we need more representation of minorities in American YA literature).
This Hate U Give is beyond important and relevant in today’s time. As a future educator, this book opens students eyes to the issues faced by those who are black. This book also defines activism and shows all readers the importance and impact one person has on a situation they feel strongly about. I have recommending this book many of times as it was recommended to me by a professor. Reading it now shows those who are blind to oppression and racism that minorities still face these issues today, for the book has names of real victims to police brutality. I believe this book would strive in my classroom and be an opportunity for all students to understand that oppression and racism still exist in today’s society. It shall also teach students to be advocates for equity.
This book is important to read because of the increased number of instances in which people of colour are being targeted by the police.
This book is important to read now because it's a real conversation starter on the racism and discrimination that African-Americans still face today. As a white individual this is something that I will never have to deal with but it's important to learn about other peoples experiences and the challenges that they face simply because of the colour of their skin. This book really opened my eyes to the Black Lives Matter movement and helped me understand its importance!
With the advancements in phone technology, the darkness of police brutality, especially impacting people of color, is having a light shone on it. I would like to read this book, and I hope many others do too. The topic is so relevant to the United States as we again find ourselves at a crossroads in history. Books that have themes of gun violence and police brutality will reach an audience that may otherwise be sheltered from a broader perspective on the issue and allow for more awareness. For institutional racism to cease, these social injustices need to be exposed and more conversations and actions towards change need to take place.
This is important to read now more than ever because #BlackLivesMatter.
This book needs to be required reading for every high school student!
I think it’s important because so many people are completely ignorant as to what people of color deal with on a daily basis. Like the metoo movement has actually made some guys open their eyes and change their behavior, some people will change and others won’t...society moves so so slowly for lots of different reasons, hate, ignorance, apathy, disbelief etc. As a white woman, I can’t say I’m immune to the ignorance, and I have tried so hard to learn and be better because I want to pass on good things to my children.
It’s important because children start adopting the prejudices of their culture from 10-11 years old and we need literature that young adults/children/teens can read that help them question the way things are and if that’s the way they want them to be.
It's important because just talking about it is important. Getting a dialogue going can be the first step towards true change.
I find that this book resonates with our society especially now with increasing police brutality against African Americans. This book is important because it spotlights all of those things that should not be problems but are. It's also important for people to get that sort of exposure in literature instead of having the same three plots happening in every book. This is a work of fiction that might as well be real life.
it’s important to understand real issues happening just a few streets over and not turn away from it just because I’m not directly affected.
Thanks to this book, In this way we have had the opportunity to put on the shoes of the other and see that race does not matter, or the problems or businesses in which it is involved; Many times life forces us to take decisions and difficult paths, but we are all people, children with dreams and goals in life.It fosters empathy, a value that has been lost over the years and is something that we need so much today.
Being that this book is inspired by the movement #BlackLivesMatter, rather than attempting to privilege Black lives over other lives, the #BlackLivesMatter movement is striving to point out that Black lives do matter and when we look at the evidence social media reporting has allowed us to witness, it is obvious why they see the need to remind us all that Black lives matter.
It’s important because people of color are writing amazing books about important subjects and I’ve heard this one is one of the best. We need their voices.
With the rise in police violence, it is critical to humanize the stories of those who lose someone to it. There is a rise in racism in most of the western world. If trends like this continue, America may not be alone seeing a rise in these sort of deaths.
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