How October 7, 2023, changed fear and exposure to hate among Jewish members of universities: a research note
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Estimate the impact of October 7th on fear, antagonism, and harassment towards Jewish members of universities.
Methods
The study is based on a survey experiment conducted with 201 Jewish individuals at universities in Northern America and Europe. Respondents were asked about their exposure to hate, and about their comfort level conducting several activities. However, we randomly manipulated whether each respondent was asked about the weeks before October 7th, the weeks thereafter, or about recent weeks. Because of random assignment, estimates are conservative and are less sensitive to bias.
Results
We found high levels of hate prior to October 7th, which were exacerbated significantly afterwards. Most respondents no longer feel comfortable expressing their culture or conducting several daily activities.
Conclusions
Respondents are being harmed for their identity and because of a conflict which is outside of their control. They also believe their host institutions have been ineffective in addressing their safety concerns.
Estimate the impact of October 7th on fear, antagonism, and harassment towards Jewish members of universities.
Methods
The study is based on a survey experiment conducted with 201 Jewish individuals at universities in Northern America and Europe. Respondents were asked about their exposure to hate, and about their comfort level conducting several activities. However, we randomly manipulated whether each respondent was asked about the weeks before October 7th, the weeks thereafter, or about recent weeks. Because of random assignment, estimates are conservative and are less sensitive to bias.
Results
We found high levels of hate prior to October 7th, which were exacerbated significantly afterwards. Most respondents no longer feel comfortable expressing their culture or conducting several daily activities.
Conclusions
Respondents are being harmed for their identity and because of a conflict which is outside of their control. They also believe their host institutions have been ineffective in addressing their safety concerns.
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Antisemitism Jewish Perceptions of Antisemitism Main Topic: Antisemitism Students Universities / Higher Education October 7 2023 attacks + aftermath Surveys
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Link to article (paywalled), How October 7, 2023, changed fear and exposure to hate among Jewish members of universities: a research note
Bibliographic Information
How October 7, 2023, changed fear and exposure to hate among Jewish members of universities: a research note. 2024: https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.1007/s11292-024-09638-5
