A journalist on CBC does a story on crime in a poor urban neighbourhood and blames the "welfare-mothers," "gangbangers," and "thugs" for the local problems. Hate crimes spike after this report. Which hate crime factor did the journalist's report probably contribute to?

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The journalist's report likely contributed to the discourse factor of hate crimes by using language that negatively stereotypes and targets specific groups, influencing public perception and potentially inciting hate crimes.

A Journalist on CBC Does a Story on Crime in a Poor