Navigating the Virtual Realm of Hate: Analysis of Policies Combating Online Hate Speech in the Italian-European Context
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University of Salerno
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University of Sannio Italy
Abstract
The aim of this article is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of policies to counter online hate speech on social platforms. This analysis is approached through an interdisciplinary approach that combines sociological and legal perspectives to provide a non-partisan understanding of the phenomenon. The research consists of two phases: the first phase provides a general framework for the subject under examination, attempting to clearly delineate – on a definitional level – hate speech, emphasising its growing relevance in contemporary social dynamics; the second phase, focuses on an examination of the European value and regulatory framework, with particular reference to the civil law remedies that can be used in the Italian legal system to counteract the spread of online hate speech. This methodology makes it possible to identify the countervailing tools to which private individuals can resort in order to meet the requirements of justice and fairness. In this sense, the article aims to offer a broad overview of the subject matter, providing a contribution to the academic debate and to the understanding of the challenges related to the fight against online hate speech on social networks.
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Author Biographies
Daniele Battista holds a PhD in Social Theory, Digital Innovation, and Public Policies from the Department of Political and Social Studies (DISPS) at the University of Salerno. He currently works as a Research Fellow at the Department of Business Sciences - Management & Innovation Systems (DISA-MIS) at the University of Salerno. His main research interests revolve around media theory, with a specific focus on the relationship between social networks and political communication.
Gabriele Uva is pursuing a PhD in Civil Law at the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods of the University of Sannio. His doctoral research topic is "Negotiating function and property arrangement between sustainability and subsidiarity." In addition, he has several publications to his credit or in the process of publication on heterogeneous topics: marital and family relationships, trusts, sustainability and consumer protection, liability and personal protection.
