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(d)e-HATE
Exploring Cyber Hate: Online Racism Targeting Immigrant and Racialised Communities in Portugal
The (d)e-Hate project focuses on the intersectional nature of online hate speech, examining how the intersection of racism and misogyny disproportionately affects immigrant communities from Asia and Brazil (with a view to conducting a comparative study), Black Portuguese communities, and racialized women in Portugal. In a context where hate speech has become a widespread global challenge, as documented by numerous studies, the project's originality lies in investigating how these populations are affected by hostile and discriminatory online narratives and exploring their perceptions of the phenomenon. Adopting an action research approach, the (d)e-Hate project seeks to advance knowledge in an underexplored area of research in Portugal and develop recommendations for educational interventions and public policies.
Adopting a critical perspective on contemporary digital media, the (d)e-Hate project draws on decolonial (Quijano, 2000; Mbembe, 2019) and materialist feminist (Wajcman, 2006; Lupton, 2020) theoretical frameworks to examine the prevalence, dynamics, and impacts of online hate speech targeting these communities. The project aims to investigate how digital infrastructures contribute to systemic oppression while exploring strategies to strengthen resilience and promote equity through media literacy and public policy recommendations. The project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Gender Equality, Quality Education, and the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies.
Do projeto (d)e-HATE resultará um livro editado, artigos científicos e diferentes formas de divulgação de resultados, como um site, workshops, uma conferência internacional e um toolkit.