What is hate speech?

Hate speech is speech that attacks or demeans a particular social, cultural, racial, or ethnic group. It is often intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence against the targeted group. Hate speech may take various forms such as verbal or written, and it is often spread through social media platforms. Hate speech is rightly condemned for its harmful effects and the way it reinforces inequality and intolerance. Because it can have serious consequences such as hate crimes or even genocide, some countries have criminalized hate speech. However, there is always a tension between protecting free speech and protecting targeted communities from harm.

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