Most studies exploring hate speech on social media have done so predominantly in Anglophone social contexts (notably, the US and the UK).   Therefore, the present work examines hate speech and abusive behaviour adopting an innovative cross-cultural perspective by analysing a sample of over 100 scholarly papers and encompassing 11 non-English speaking countries (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, and Spain).   By confronting and evaluating findings from different countries and languages, the study sheds light on how cultural norms and language use shape the manifestation and impact of online harassment and abuse.   Furthermore, the study also reveals that social media plays the pivotal dual role of catalyst and vehicle for disseminating hate and abuse. As such, they can bring a series of adverse societal impacts upon individuals, vulnerable social groups, society, and democracy.

An interview with: Luiz Valerio P. Trindade

Reference Luiz Valerio's research: Trindade, L.V.P. (2024) Hate speech and abusive behaviour on social media: A cross-cultural perspective. Wilmington, DE: Vernon Press  

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