Audience Perception of Hate Speech and Foul Language in the Social Media in Nigeria: Implications for Morality and Law

This paper examined the phenomenon of hate speech and foul language on social media platforms in Nigeria, and assessed their moral and legal consequences in the society and to journalism practice. It used both quantitative and qualitative methodology to investigate the phenomenon. In the first place...

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Main Authors: Terfa T. Alakali, Hemen Philip Faga, Jinatu Mbursa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academicus 2017-01-01
Series:Academicus : International Scientific Journal
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Online Access: http://www.academicus.edu.al/nr15/Academicus-MMXVII-15-166-183.pdf