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Hate and the Internet
Publication Date: January 1999
Publisher(s): American Jewish Committee
Author(s): Kenneth S. Stern
Special Collection: Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Topic: Media, telecommunications, and information (Information policy)
Social conditions (Discrimination and affirmative action)
Keywords: Education; Tolerance; Internet; Antisemitism
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The author explores the content, structure and scope of hate websites currently active, including sites promoting the hatred of (and sometimes violence toward) Blacks, Jews, Asians, abortion doctors and other groups. Sample texts and images from these sites are included. The author discusses the range of proposed policy solutions to combat these sites. He favors education and organization of anti-hate groups rather than censorship or technological solutions.