75.02% Are Aware of the Anti-Asian Hate Crime Happening in USA

Asians have always been vulnerable to anti-Asian hate crimes around the world. The sudden surge in the amount of these crimes has put the safety of Asians at risk. In addition, Covid-19 acted as a catalyst for anti-Asian hate crimes due to its origin. Thus, the online survey application — Real Research, launched a survey on anti-Asian hate crimes.

The survey asked why there is a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes? Likewise, who are the main target of anti-Asian hate crimes? Moreover, it asked respondents about suitable action against anti-Asian hate crimes and also, what could be the most effective countermeasure against anti-Asian hate crimes? Here are the results.

Highlights

• 61.41% believe anti-Asian Hate crimes increased due to COVID-19
• 18.13% witnessed or experienced anti-Asian hate crimes at school
• The majority said elderly people are more vulnerable to anti-Asian Hate crimes

75.02% Are Aware of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in the USA

To begin, the survey asked its respondents if they are aware of the latest news about anti-Asian hate crimes in the New York subway. In response, 75.02% said they have seen this latest news while 24.98% said ‘no’.

Next, the survey asked if the surge in anti-Asian crimes has to do with the emergence of the Coronavirus. On this, 61.41% said they agree that anti-Asian hate crimes have increased since the start of the pandemic. In contrast, 11.16% disagree and 27.43% are unsure.

Following this, respondents reveal if they have ever witnessed or experienced any anti-Asian hate crime. Here, over half (56.27%) claim that they have encountered anti-Asian hate crimes. In contrast, 43.73% said they haven’t.

26.58% Say the Elderly Are the Main Target of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

To follow up, the survey asks respondents where they witnessed or experienced these crimes. In response, a smashing 53.87% say ‘on the street’. To add on, 18.13% said ‘at school’, 13.75% said ‘online’, 8.75% said ‘supermarket or shopping mall’, and 4.79% said ‘at workplace or business meetings’.

Furthermore, the survey asks respondents what type of anti-Asian hate crime people have witnessed. In order, threats (50.15%), robbing (12.84%), physical assault (7.16%) verbal abuse (7.01%), and 6.25% (online harassment). More so, hate speech (3.50%), bullying (3.46%), shunning (3.28%), workplace discrimination (2.46%), and refusal of service (2.21%).

Accordingly, 72.31% believe the frequency of anti-Asian hate crimes has increased since the pandemic. Whereas, 27.69% believe it is not the case.

Next, the survey asks who is the main target of anti-Asian hate crimes. The majority (26.58%) believe it is the elderly. Whereas, 26.39% said ‘anyone who looks Asian’ is vulnerable to these crimes. Lastly, 20.42% believe it is children, 11.57% said teenagers, 7.58% said young women, and 7.46% said small guys.

40.56% Say the Best Countermeasure Is to Report Crimes Immediately

Another question in the survey asked if respondents are satisfied with how their country is taking action against anti-Asian hate crimes. In response, 32.20% said they are extremely satisfied, 16.79% are satisfied, and 32.30% chose ‘neutral’. This leaves 9.26% who are dissatisfied and 9.46% who are extremely dissatisfied.

In conclusion, the last question asked about the best countermeasure against anti-Asian hate crimes. On this, 40.56% responded by saying don’t be a bystander and immediately report it. Whereas, 17.36% think the implementation of a community safety program is important.

Also, 16.23% said reform education policies to change the perception of Asians and 13.68% said we can understand Asians better with the help of films and media. Lastly, 11% believe strengthening penalties for discrimination can help.