Luiz Valério P. Trindade, "Hate Speech and Abusive Behaviour on Social Media: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" (Vernon Press, 2024)
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Hate Speech in the Social Media Landscape
This chapter explores the complexities of hate speech and abusive behavior on social media, particularly in Brazilian and broader Latin American contexts. Focusing on the politically charged case of Marielle Franco, it illustrates how factors like race, gender, and class interplay within hate speech narratives. The discussion also highlights the dangers posed to democracy by misinformation and xenophobic discourses surrounding immigrants, especially during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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