The Hutu and the Tutsi, who were in fact the same race, were
separated based on their appearances by their foreign, Belgian
rulers prior to the genocide. The Hutu were the majority; they
where more bulky in build and had darker skin. The Tutsi were
taller, with lighter skin, and they made more money. For this
reason hate for the Tutsi was common among the Hutu. Prejudiced
radio stations were geared toward spreading hate for the Tutsi. The
Tutsi were a scapegoat, targeted by the Hutu during difficult times
in Rwanda. "Poverty breeds extremism"; for this reason the Hutu
were willing to believe that the Tutsi were the root of their
problems.