From Insult to Hate Speech: Mapping Offensive Language in German User Comments on Immigration
In recent debates on offensive language in participatory online spaces, the term ‘hate speech’ has become especially prominent. Originating from a legal context, the term usually refers to violent threats or expressions of prejudice against particular groups on the basis of race, religion, or sexual...
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Cogitatio
2021-02-01
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Series: | Media and Communication |
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Online Access: | https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/3399 |