Articles
This section lists articles by project experts and other contributors on the subject of anti-religious hate speech.
Understanding The Antisemitic History Of The “HOOKED NOSE” Stereotype
Even when it is a harmless drawing, the "hooked nose" is a harmful stereotype.
Is Hate and Prejudice in Our DNA?
We need to learn how to acknowledge our evolutionary roots while building a better world.
Half-Hearted At Half-Time - The Continuing Trial Against The Far-Right Halle Shooter
Ten court dates in, the trial against the far-right Halle shooter has been marked by a lacklustre investigation and a string of poor expert testimonies from the authorities. But while the attacker attempts to use the trial as a platform for his antisemitic ideology, the survivors have had a far greater impact through their moving statements – and harsh words for the police. A half-time report.
Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown
Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, antisemitic conspiracy theories have proliferated online, using age-old tropes to frame the disease as a Jewish plot while making use of the new communication platforms that grew in popularity during the lockdown.
CONSPIRACY THEORIES - WHY THEY WORK
The more we understand the less afraid we are. Why does the QAnon conspiracy gain support in the information era?
A SLAUGHTER, NOT A SACRIFICE: HOW UK MEDIA PORTRAYS MUSLIMS ON EID
UK media has a responsibility to report on religious holidays responsibly.
#HIJABISFIGHTBACK FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION
In June, the Belgian constitutional court ruled that women should be banned from wearing headscarves in university—a ruling that severely impacts Muslim women’s right to access education. Such a controversial, and discriminatory ruling should have extensive media coverage though, correct?
Taking Back the Hashtag: How Young People are Fighting Hate on TikTok
We often focus on the hate speech prevalent on social media platforms; however, we do also come across positive and educational content. This content is often found amongst incidents of hate, as they tend to use some of the same hashtags and tags. We talked to TikTok creator Jared Bach about his experience on the platform.
CAN BOYCOTTING FACEBOOK’S ADVERTISING SERVICES FORCE POSITIVE CHANGE?
Will the social media giant finally listen?