Hate and the Internet


 

Publication Date: January 1999

Publisher: American Jewish Committee

Author(s): Kenneth S. Stern

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information; Social conditions

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.