Countering Hate Speech Online

We’re going to watch a video where middle- and high school students share about their experiences with hateful speech online and their tips for how to respond.

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Learning Goal: Respecting Differences

Grades: 9-12 | Activity Type: Extension | Status: X Original | Remix

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

The video we’re watching discusses racism.

This topic can bring up a lot of emotions, so we as a class need to discuss this in a way that shows sensitivity, compassion, and respect for one another.

If you or a friend have experienced racial bullying, please reach out to a staff member or use our school’s other reporting options.

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VIDEO HERE

Hate speech

An attack using any form of communication targeting a person or people because of a group they belong to -- race, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, etc.

What examples of hate speech do students describe in the video?

Why do they say people post hate speech? Do you agree?

A few students talked about the

effects that hate speech has had on them (e.g., “it makes me feel unsafe at school knowing that my classmates feel this way”).

What are some ripple effects of hate speech that you can identify?

Xenophobia

The fear or distrust of someone or something that is foreign or unknown

How do xenophobia and the internet contribute to hate speech?

Counterspeech

Messages that challenge or debunk stereotypes and hate speech

What advice would you share with a middle school student about how to best engage in counterspeech, either online or face-to-face?

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