According to your authors, __________ is legally defined as…

According to your authors, __________ is legally defined as speech that is “intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a person or group of people based on their group membership…” In the above, group memberships may be  based on “…(r)ace, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language ability, moral or political views, socioeconomic class, occupation, or appearance (such as height, weight, and hair color), mental capacity, or any other distinction-liability.”

Scenario 1 Alex, a high school junior, has always been a dil…

Scenario 1 Alex, a high school junior, has always been a diligent student, consistently achieving high grades. However, this year, Alex has been struggling to keep up with the increased academic demands and extracurricular activities. Alex’s parents have high expectations and frequently remind Alex of the importance of maintaining a top GPA to secure a scholarship for college.  During a crucial midterm exam in their Advanced Placement (AP) Biology class, Alex was caught using a cheat sheet hidden in their sleeve. The teacher noticed Alex glancing at the cheat sheet multiple times and confiscated it. Alex was immediately sent to the principal’s office.  When confronted, Alex broke down in tears and admitted to cheating. Alex explained that the pressure to perform well had become overwhelming. The fear of disappointing their parents and the anxiety about not securing a scholarship led Alex to resort to cheating as a last-ditch effort to avoid failure.