Hate Speech Coinciding With the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study Applied To the Springer Database

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Thouraya Snoussi

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This paper addresses the manifestations of hate speech in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to measure the breadth of such unethical acts in terms of recurrence and seriousness and to highlight their characteristics and repercussions on humanity. Geographically, the results of analyzing the content of Springer's publications during 2020 and 2021 showed that the hate fueled by the Covid19 pandemic is limited in certain contexts, with most studies looking at hate speech within the United States of America followed by Asia, especially China, as the source of the virus. The wearing of masks has caused more serious complications of racism, especially for Asians and black. In terms of media coverage, the data proves that the info-demic was no less dangerous. Many tweets contain unreliable news; many others are promoting conspiracy theories. Statements by politicians on television such as former US President Donald Trump and the Brazilian Minister of Culture have fueled hatred in the United States and Brazilians in southern Brazil. The author concludes that studies Springer database publications have addressed traits of pandemic hate but neglected active opponents it, primarily via cyberspace. Future research on anti-hate speech is recommended.


 

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