The e-hate speech in Jordan

Khalaf M. Tahat, Zuhair Y. Tahat, Ali O. Nejadat

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to know the extent to which Jordanians are aware of the concept of hate speech on social media based on the survey methodology. The results of the study revealed that there was a high level of understanding of the concept of hate speech, with about (73%) defining the concept of hate speech and related definitions and forms. In conclusion, the more the respondents are capable of identifying the concept of hate speech, the greater their ability to perceive its effects on society it was accepted by the results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1494-1508
Number of pages15
JournalOpcion
Volume35
Issue numberSpecial Issue 23
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Awareness
  • Hate
  • Media
  • Social Media
  • Speech

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities
  • General Social Sciences

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