Hate Speech and the Language of Racism in Latin America: A Lens for Reconsidering Global Hate Speech Restrictions and Legislation Models

Authors

Tanya K. Hernandez, Fordham University School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law

Volume

32

Publication Date

2010

Keywords

hate speech, Latin America

Abstract

In Latin America, like many countries in Europe, hate speech is prohibited. Yet Latin America is rarely included in the transnational discussion regarding the regulation of hate speech. Instead, the discourse focuses on a comparison of the advisability of Europe's hate speech regulations and free speech acceptance of hate speech in the United States. As a result, the ability to fundamentally examine the connections between hate speech and inequality, in addition to the most effective legal mechanisms for addressing it, is undermined. It is especially critical to broaden the hate speech debate now that we are seeing an apparent rise in the occurrence of hate speech worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Tanya K. Hernandez, Hate Speech and the Language of Racism in Latin America: A Lens for Reconsidering Global Hate Speech Restrictions and Legislation Models, 32 U. Pa. J. Int'l L. 805 (2010-2011)
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