Internet Hate speech – case study of Poland, Romania, India and Bulgaria

Abstract

As online hate is ubiquitous and spread on the cyberspace, new studies are needed to understand its nature and evolution. We have researched young adults from Poland, India, Romania and Bulgaria to study their hate experiences. We have found out that online hate is an inherent part of their cyberspace activities. This implies a necessity of ongoing education at this field as current skills of participants on dealing with hate speech and possibilities of support as well as legal responsibilities remain relatively low.