hate-speech
Slurs targeting groups
Hate speech is expression that attacks, demeans, or incites violence against people based on characteristics like race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The term is contentious—critics argue it's used to silence legitimate speech, while advocates see it as necessary to identify harmful rhetoric.
The university's hate-speech policy prohibits slurs targeting protected groups.
Unlike in many countries, hate speech in the United States generally receives First Amendment protection unless it directly incites imminent violence.
Intolerance toward differing views
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- racismPrejudice based on ethnicity
- sexismGender-based prejudice
- homophobiaPrejudice against same-sex attraction
xenophobia · transphobia · misogyny · antisemitism · ableism · casteism · sectarianism · ethnocentrism
Provoking unlawful behavior
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- dehumanizationDenying personhood to others
- vilificationAbusive condemnation of someone
- stigmatizationMarking as disgraceful
cyberbullying · harassment · trolling · doxing · intimidation · persecution · marginalization · trauma
Bitter, scathing criticism
- slursDemeaning identity-based insults
- epithetsCharacterizing phrases for people
- dogwhistleUltrasonic canine caller
- propagandaBiased information for influence
demagoguery · inflammatory · invective · diatribe · tirade · screeds · tropes · fearmongering
Avoidance of excess
- censorshipOfficial content restriction
- deplatformingRemoving from online platforms
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- reportingConveying documented information
legislation · prosecution · algorithm · fact-checking · watchdog · monitoring · enforcement · takedown
bigotry
Intolerance toward differing views
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- racismPrejudice based on ethnicity
- sexismGender-based prejudice
homophobia · xenophobia · transphobia · misogyny · antisemitism · ableism · casteism · sectarianism · ethnocentrism · chauvinism
incitement
Provoking unlawful behavior
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- dehumanizationDenying personhood to others
- vilificationAbusive condemnation of someone
stigmatization · cyberbullying · harassment · trolling · doxing · intimidation · persecution · marginalization · trauma · silencing
vitriol
Bitter, scathing criticism
- slursDemeaning identity-based insults
- epithetsCharacterizing phrases for people
- dogwhistleUltrasonic canine caller
propaganda · demagoguery · inflammatory · invective · diatribe · tirade · screeds · tropes · fearmongering · othering
moderation
Avoidance of excess
- censorshipOfficial content restriction
- deplatformingRemoving from online platforms
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
reporting · legislation · prosecution · algorithm · fact-checking · watchdog · monitoring · enforcement · takedown · accountability
hate-speechinclusive language
Phrasing avoiding marginalization
affirmation · praise · encouragement · uplift · validation
hate-speechcivil discourse
Respectful exchange of views
protected speech · interfaith dialogue · human rights advocacy · acceptance · allyship
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