The Consequences of Online Hate Speech

Based on the steps you learned about in Take a Stand, how should you approach conversations with people who might have different opinions?

• Debate with each other. Eventually you'll find an answer everyone agrees with.

• Share your perspective, listen to other people's perspectives, and be open to changing your own.

• Convince others that your perspective is right.

Why do some people argue for regulating online hate speech?

• Regulating hate speech would spread more hate.

• Hate speech is free speech.

• Anything could be considered hate speech because there is no legal definition.

• Online hate speech can lead to violence against groups of people.

Which of the following is an example of how social media platforms could hold people accountable spreading online hate speech?

• Showing people only content they agree with.

• Avoiding taking sides and allowing everyone to share their opinion.

• Taking down posts or messages that include hate speech.

Which is a good step you can take to respond to or help prevent hate speech on social media?

• Reporting or blocking users who post hate speech.

• Viewing content only from friends you agree with.

• Shaming people who post hateful content by arguing and calling them names.

How confident do you feel in understanding possible consequences of hate speech?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I don't feel confident.