The construction of hate speech and its dissemination in the audiovisual media and on the Internet: contributions to its understanding

Abstract

In recent years, the Consejo Audiovisual de Andalucía (CAA), within the framework of its principles of action and functions, has been implementing actions linked to the understanding of the growing phenomenon of the dissemination of audiovisual content that harbor elements compatible with hate speech. This editorial article presents the contents of this 12th issue of the CAA's Cuadernos del Audiovisual, which focuses on hate speech in the audiovisual media and its dissemination on the Internet. It also provides information on other CAA actions such as the recommendations to protect minors from hoaxes and fake news on the network "Pasa del bulo y navega seguro" ("Get over the hoax and surf safely") as well as data on this subject from the Andalusian Audiovisual Barometer which reflects the increase in public concern about the increase in this type of discourse.