HATE SPEECH AS A DISCURSIVE PRACTICE IN EMC

Abstract

The online discourse has undergone profound changes due to the emergence of different technological advances, which make online communication resemble face-to-face interaction. Unlike in traditional face-to-face interaction, where non-verbal cues are readily apparent, electronically-mediated communication still presents challenges in effectively conveying such non-verbal cues through text, complicating the interpretation process, especially in the context of hate speech.  The non-verbal means are partially substituted by emoticons, GIFs, and vowel repetition.  Hate speech has become an indivisible part of online discourse due to the anonymity and  time distance factors.  Interlocutors   are more prone to use hate speech in online discourse with impunity violating all the rules of the netiquette. The article studies the linguistic and nonverbal means used to express hatred, emphasizing the challenges posed by electronically mediated communication (EMC). Through the analysis of real-life examples, such as [specific examples of hate speech in online interactions], the work elucidates how hate speech manifests in online interactions, underscoring the role of language and visual elements in perpetuating discriminatory attitudes and harmful stereotypes. The Critical Discourse Analysis has been employed to highlight the expression of hate speech in online communication.