Responding to Online Hate Speech

How should you respond to online hate speech?

Lesson Objectives

  • Examine and respond to a piece of artwork about the power of technology.

  • Analyze an online hate speech dilemma using the Feelings & Options steps.

  • Identify specific actions to positively affect a situation involving hate speech.

Vocabulary 

cyberbullying: using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone

anonymous: without a name or other information that identifies who you are

hate speech: an attack using any form of communication targeting a person or people because of a group they belong to -- race, gender, religion, ability, etc.