Trump's First 'Chinese Virus' Tweet Preceded Jump In Anti-Asian Speech

The video discusses the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on social media, particularly following President Trump's use of the term 'Chinese virus' on Twitter. Research by ULIN Schwinn highlights the increase in racist hashtags and the potential real-world impact of such online rhetoric. The World Health Organization advises against naming diseases after specific places or groups to avoid stigmatization. Social media platforms face criticism for not removing harmful hashtags, though some argue these tags also contain counter-speech. The video emphasizes the need to distinguish between hate speech and its denunciation.

What event led to the increased use of the hashtag 'Chinese virus' on social media?

• A new study on COVID-19

• A tweet by then-President Trump

• A viral video on social media

• A World Health Organization announcement

According to ULIN Schwinn's research, what was more likely to be included in tweets with the 'Chinese virus' hashtag?

• Scientific data on COVID-19

• Positive messages about China

• Other racist hashtags

• Neutral news articles

What concern does Schwinn raise about naming diseases after specific places or groups?

• It can stigmatize those places or groups

• It is difficult to remember

• It may cause legal issues

• It can lead to confusion in scientific communities

What is one reason social media companies have been hesitant to remove certain hashtags?

• They are protected by international law

• They are not widely used

• They contain counter-speech

• They are too difficult to track

What is Schwinn's view on the effectiveness of counter-speech in combating hate speech?

• She believes it is highly effective

• She thinks it is not effective

• She is neutral on the matter

• She supports it wholeheartedly