Unit 4. Cyberbullying, Digital Drama and Hate Speech

Overview:

Ang mga aralin sa paksang ito ay magtuturo sa iyo tungkol sa mga epekto ng digital drama, cyberbullying, at hate speech sa kanilang sarili at sa kanilang mas malalaking pamayanan. Tuklasin nila ang mga tungkulin na ginagampanan ng mga tao at kung paano ang indibidwal na mga aksyon - negatibo at positibo, sinadya at hindi sinasadya - ay maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang mga kapantay at kanilang mas malawak na mga pamayanan. Hinihikayat kang gawin ang aktibong papel ng pag-upstander at bumuo ng positibo, sumusuporta sa mga online na komunidad, at matututunan nila kung paano malinang ang pakikiramay, pakikiramay, at lakas ng loob upang labanan ang mga negatibong pakikipag-ugnayan sa online.

Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? You can come across all kinds of negative content online and on social media, whether it's rude, mean, or even hateful. But what should you do when they encounter hate speech online? Think through digital dilemmas and identify the best ways to respond.

We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments or actions can easily escalate to digital drama or even cyberbullying. Recognize and navigate these types of situations that happen online.

Also, as humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group. This fear -- xenophobia -- can be overcome by more exposure to people who are different from us. However, the internet can often make this more difficult. Recognize this challenge and find strategies for navigating content online.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize similarities and differences between in-person bullying, cyberbullying, and being mean.

• Empathize with the targets of cyberbullying.

• Identify strategies for dealing with cyberbullying and ways they can be an upstander for those being bullied.

• Analyze an online hate speech dilemma using the Feelings & Options steps.

• Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others.

• Describe the relationship between hate speech and xenophobia.

• Analyze how the internet has contributed to an increase in hate speech and extremist views.

• Define "online disinhibition" and describe how it can be both positive and negative.

• Explain how anonymity, lag time, and lack of nonverbal cues all contribute to online disinhibition.

• Reflect on whether hate speech is considered free speech.

LINK TO QUIZ:CYBERBULLYING, HATE SPEECH & DIGITAL DRAMA