University of Twente Student Theses
Queer-phobic ICTs : A critical discourse analysis of the legal debates on platform governance in regard to anti queer hate speech online in the EU and German context
Münch, Finn Lennard Lenny (2023) Queer-phobic ICTs : A critical discourse analysis of the legal debates on platform governance in regard to anti queer hate speech online in the EU and German context.
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| Abstract: | This paper investigates the negative implications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the queer community, focusing specifically on the issue of hate speech on social media platforms. Through a critical discourse analysis of relevant policy documents, this research examines the discourses surrounding the regulation of hate speech against queer people online, including aspects of platform governance and content moderation. The analysis draws upon legislative texts such as the Code of Conduct, the Digital Services Act and the NetzDG from the EU and Germany, as well as hate speech policies of major social media platforms Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. By examining these sources, the study reveals significant discrepancies between stated policy objectives and the real state of hate speech regulation. This thesis discusses the underlying value conflicts and power dynamics that shape the legal discourse on hate speech against queer people. Further, the findings highlight governance gaps, where the EU delegates responsibilities and authority to private intermediaries, resulting in an inadequate protection of the queer community. The thesis argues that the EU has a democratic duty to sufficiently address these issues. The research contributes to closing the research gap on anti queer discrimination online and points to policy recommendations. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 89 political science |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96180 |
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