Neo-Nazi hate speech on digital platforms (dis)favoring adolescents: challenges and implications in criminal sciences

Abstract

Contextualization: The spread of neo-Nazi hate speech on social networks poses a serious threat to adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable to such content. In this scenario, the research investigates how digital platforms can be regulated to ensure the protection of adolescents against neo-Nazi hate speech, considering the challenges of criminal and constitutional law in the context of emerging technologies.

Objectives: The study aims to analyze the effectiveness and limitations of current technological and legal measures, fostering critical reflection on the role of the State and companies in these political (in)flows.

Methodology: The research is conducted through a qualitative literature review and a critical theoretical analysis of the sources. The approach is transdisciplinary, integrating perspectives from critical criminology, constitutional law, and sociology, emphasizing the first two, in order to build a comprehensive understanding of the topic, without any totalitarian bias, as it is grounded in the epistemology of uncertainty, a hallmark of contemporary scientific inquiry.

Results: The research reveals that effective and ethical regulation in the digital environment requires ongoing efforts to adapt legal norms, improve moderation technologies, and develop international agreements. It is essential to guarantee freedom of expression while also protecting adolescents from the harms caused by hate speech, especially in an era marked by surveillance and algorithms.