Analysis of Hate Speech and Hate Crimes From A Social Psychological Perspective: A Review Cover Image

Nefret Söylemleri ve Nefret Suçlarının Sosyal Psikoloji Bakış Açısı ile İncelenmesi: Bir Derleme
Analysis of Hate Speech and Hate Crimes From A Social Psychological Perspective: A Review

Author(s): İlknur Tayınmak
Subject(s): Political psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Social differentiation, Criminology, Studies in violence and power, Inter-Ethnic Relations
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: Hate crime; hate speech; intergroup relations; social psychology;

Summary/Abstract: Hate crime and hate speech are extreme examples of negative intergroup relations. It is thought that it would be very useful to analyze the variables that lead up to for dealing with hate speech and crimes that have many physical and psychological destructive consequences for the exposed group members. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to address some of the social psychological variables associated with hate speech and hate crimes and to suggest solutions to reduce hate speech and hate crimes in this context. For this purpose, first of all, hate speech and hate crimes were defined and various examples were presented in this direction. Later, hate crimes and hate speech were examined in terms of social identity identification, social dominance orientation, system justification, realistic and symbolic threat perception, frustration and scapegoat concepts. The relationship between hate speech and crimes of this concept has been embodied with research findings and examples from various regions in Turkey and the world. Finally, some solution suggestions have been presented by making use of this theoretical knowledge in terms of combating hate crimes and hate speeches.

  • Issue Year: 9/2021
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 938-957
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Turkish