Jennifer Schweppe and Mark Austin Walters (eds)
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- August 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780198785668
- eISBN:
- 9780191827730
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198785668.001.0001
- Subject:
- Law, Criminal Law and Criminology
This book brings together internationally acclaimed scholars with researchers, policy makers and practitioners from across the world to critically scrutinize the concept of hate crime as a global ...
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This book brings together internationally acclaimed scholars with researchers, policy makers and practitioners from across the world to critically scrutinize the concept of hate crime as a global phenomenon. The book seeks to examine whether hate crime can, or should, be conceptualized within an international framework and if so how this might be achieved. The book has split into three parts: Part I of this book examines the global dynamics of hate. It is here that our contributors begin to analyse whether hate crime can be defined globally, whether universal principles can be applied to the phenomenon, how hatred is spread, and how it impacts upon our global society. Part II moves beyond the broader questions of globalization to jurisdictional examples of how globalization impacts upon our understanding of, as well as our responses to, hate crime. It is here that the book explores in greater detail what is happening around the world and how the international concepts of hate crime are being operationalized locally. The aim of this part of the book is to draw out the themes of globalization and internationalization that are relevant to hate crime, as evidenced by a number of jurisdictions from Europe (West and East), the US, Asia, and Africa. Part III completes the book by examining the different ways in which hate speech and hate crime are being combated globally. International law, internet regulation, and the use of restorative practices are evaluated as methods of addressing hate-based conflict. The analyses found here draw from existing frameworks as well as exploring normative standards for future international efforts.Less
This book brings together internationally acclaimed scholars with researchers, policy makers and practitioners from across the world to critically scrutinize the concept of hate crime as a global phenomenon. The book seeks to examine whether hate crime can, or should, be conceptualized within an international framework and if so how this might be achieved. The book has split into three parts: Part I of this book examines the global dynamics of hate. It is here that our contributors begin to analyse whether hate crime can be defined globally, whether universal principles can be applied to the phenomenon, how hatred is spread, and how it impacts upon our global society. Part II moves beyond the broader questions of globalization to jurisdictional examples of how globalization impacts upon our understanding of, as well as our responses to, hate crime. It is here that the book explores in greater detail what is happening around the world and how the international concepts of hate crime are being operationalized locally. The aim of this part of the book is to draw out the themes of globalization and internationalization that are relevant to hate crime, as evidenced by a number of jurisdictions from Europe (West and East), the US, Asia, and Africa. Part III completes the book by examining the different ways in which hate speech and hate crime are being combated globally. International law, internet regulation, and the use of restorative practices are evaluated as methods of addressing hate-based conflict. The analyses found here draw from existing frameworks as well as exploring normative standards for future international efforts.
Alexander Brown
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- March 2019
- ISBN:
- 9780190883591
- eISBN:
- 9780190883638
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780190883591.003.0013
- Subject:
- Philosophy, Moral Philosophy
It has been argued in the literature on hate speech and subordination theory that even ordinary hate speakers who are not “figures of authority” in the conventional sense can possess the power or ...
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It has been argued in the literature on hate speech and subordination theory that even ordinary hate speakers who are not “figures of authority” in the conventional sense can possess the power or authority to subordinate (rank as inferior, deny rights and powers, or legitimate discrimination against) the targets of their hate speech in virtue of the fact that when witnesses to the hate speech remain silent they “license” or grant authority to the hate speaker. A typical example is when a hate speaker targets a victim on public transport and other passengers remain silent. The aim of this chapter is to examine the extent to which this account of licensing is applicable to online hate speech or cyberhate. More generally, the chapter explores whether the potentially distinctive nature of online communication changes the meaning of silence such that it becomes difficult to interpret silence in cyberspace as acquiescence, licensing, or complicity.Less
It has been argued in the literature on hate speech and subordination theory that even ordinary hate speakers who are not “figures of authority” in the conventional sense can possess the power or authority to subordinate (rank as inferior, deny rights and powers, or legitimate discrimination against) the targets of their hate speech in virtue of the fact that when witnesses to the hate speech remain silent they “license” or grant authority to the hate speaker. A typical example is when a hate speaker targets a victim on public transport and other passengers remain silent. The aim of this chapter is to examine the extent to which this account of licensing is applicable to online hate speech or cyberhate. More generally, the chapter explores whether the potentially distinctive nature of online communication changes the meaning of silence such that it becomes difficult to interpret silence in cyberspace as acquiescence, licensing, or complicity.
Chara Bakalis
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- August 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780198785668
- eISBN:
- 9780191827730
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198785668.003.0017
- Subject:
- Law, Criminal Law and Criminology
This chapter explores the particular challenges that globalization poses to the combating of online hatred. It discusses the ways in which the regulation of online hate crime and hate speech differs ...
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This chapter explores the particular challenges that globalization poses to the combating of online hatred. It discusses the ways in which the regulation of online hate crime and hate speech differs from the regulation of ‘offline’ hate, and reflects on the specific problems that globalization brings to this area. It evaluates current international responses to online hatred, and puts forward suggestions for improvement. It will argue that the issues surrounding freedom of speech, and the harm caused by cyberhate, need to be reconsidered in light of the way in which online hatred is committed. It suggests that a united global response is the most effective way to make progress, but also acknowledges that differing cultural and legal norms make this a slow and difficult process.Less
This chapter explores the particular challenges that globalization poses to the combating of online hatred. It discusses the ways in which the regulation of online hate crime and hate speech differs from the regulation of ‘offline’ hate, and reflects on the specific problems that globalization brings to this area. It evaluates current international responses to online hatred, and puts forward suggestions for improvement. It will argue that the issues surrounding freedom of speech, and the harm caused by cyberhate, need to be reconsidered in light of the way in which online hatred is committed. It suggests that a united global response is the most effective way to make progress, but also acknowledges that differing cultural and legal norms make this a slow and difficult process.
