Digital Journalism and the Facilitation of Hate

Digital Journalism and the Facilitation of Hate examines how digital journalists manage the coverage of hate speech and hate groups, and offers solutions to avoid having their work used to lend legitimacy to hate. It draws attention to the tactics of white nationalists and suggests ways for digital journalists to more effectively manage their reporting on hate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Digital Journalism and the Facilitation of Hate delves into the intricate process by which digital journalists navigate the coverage of hate speech and hate groups, while also examining the critical steps they can take to ensure that their work does not contribute to the legitimization of hate. Drawing upon extensive research conducted over the past three years, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the values upheld by digital journalists, shedding light on their definition of journalism, the fundamental principles they adhere to, and the practical approaches they employ in their profession.

Perreault addresses the challenge of defining hate and hate groups within the media, recognizing the role that journalism plays in perpetuating hate through its persistent ideological coverage of marginalized communities. Through a series of case studies, including the January 6 U.S. Capitol siege, the GamerGate controversy, and the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, the author elaborates on this problem and presents potential solutions.

Digital Journalism and the Facilitation of Hate draws attention to the tactics employed by white nationalists to leverage digital journalism, highlighting the need for digital journalists to adopt effective strategies in their reporting on hate. By providing a valuable and empirically grounded insight into the relationship between digital journalism and hate, this book appeals to a wide range of students, scholars, and professionals engaged in social and digital media, sociology, and journalism.

Weight: 403g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032256856