The Expression of Hate in Portuguese Digital Media

Abstract

This chapter aims to analyze the hate speech discourse in the Portuguese context, be it spread or fed through news media platforms and by their users in Portugal. Considering the need to share evidence and produce theoretical and empirical knowledge about this field of research, this study aims to contribute to this reflection and provide information to the international audience. By analyzing the Portuguese legal framework, statistical data and narratives about hate speech against immigrants and other minority groups in digital media (e.g. online news, Facebook) and traditional media (e.g. television, radio), the reader will become better acquainted with the policies associated with hate speech present through digital media and its detection.