Disability Hate Speech: Social, Cultural and Political Contexts

This book is the first to specifically focus on disability hate speech, explaining what it is, why it is important, what laws regulate it, and how it differs from other forms of hate. It includes personal testimonies from victims and legal, historical, psychological, and cultural analyses, making a vital contribution to understanding disability hatred and prejudice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of disability hate speech, providing a comprehensive exploration of its nature, significance, legal regulations, and distinct characteristics from other forms of hate. Regrettably, disability has often been overlooked or marginalized in academic, legal, political, and cultural analyses of the broader issue of hate speech. However, this book seeks to rectify that by shedding light on the unique personal, ideological, economic, political, and legal dimensions of disability hate speech.

Disability hate speech permeates daily life, leaving profound psychological scars on its victims. This book includes personal testimonies from individuals who have experienced the devastating effects of disability hate speech, offering vivid accounts of how such hatred impacts their lives. Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive array of legal, historical, psychological, and cultural analyses, encompassing the results of the first-ever surveys and in-depth interviews conducted on this topic in certain countries.

This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of disability hatred and prejudice, particularly for those engaged in the study of hate speech, disability, psychology, law, and prejudice. By unraveling the complexities of disability hate speech, this book offers valuable insights and tools for combating this pervasive issue and fostering a more inclusive and respectful society for all individuals.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032086057