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A Few Words About Racism and Hate

Siniša Franjić

Independent Researcher, Croatia.

*Corresponding author: Siniša Franjić

Published: August 07, 2025

Abstract

Today’s world is full of hate. Every day, the media reports on the victims of racism, homophobia and xenophobia - on people who have felt the hatred of others just because they are of a different race, sexual orientation or nationality. This is precisely why many countries are passing laws to combat hate crimes. Hate usually begets hate. In response to hatred, the desire for revenge most often appears, which only inflames the hatred. This creates a vicious circle from which it is difficult to get out.This study examines the various forms of racism and hate in today’s world, focusing on cyber racism, institutional racism, and hate crimes. Key findings highlight the role of the Internet in spreading hate speech and the challenges in addressing these issues through legal frameworks. The study recommends international collaboration and the development of comprehensive strategies to combat hatemotivated violence.

Keyword

Race; Racism; Hate; Community; Internet; Law

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A Few Words About Racism and Hate

How to cite this paper: Siniša Franjić. (2025). A Few Words About Racism and Hate. Sociology & Social Policy2(2), 45-51.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ssp.2025.09.002