Hate Speech, Political Correctness, and Cancel Culture
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- ISBN 9781041117926
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 06 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Hate Speech, Political Correctness, and Cancel Culture critically examines the challenges posed by modern discourse in democratic societies. It explores the intersection of hate speech, political correctness, cancel culture, and disinformation, and offers a comparative and multidisciplinary perspective on their ethical, legal, and societal implications.
Delving into the complexities of contemporary communication, the book addresses pressing issues such as the rise of cancel culture, the evolution of political correctness, and the proliferation of disinformation and fake news in the digital age. It investigates how these phenomena impact freedom of speech, democratic values, and social ethics, while also exploring their influence on identity politics, public opinion, polarization, and the integrity of democratic elections. With contributions from leading scholars from a range of academic and geographical backgrounds, the book provides critical insights into topics like antisemitism, hate speech targeting refugees, judicial stereotyping, online speech, and the regulation of AI-driven disinformation. Through case studies, theoretical analysis, and comparative perspectives, it offers practical solutions for navigating the challenges of misinformation, fostering inclusivity, and balancing freedom of expression with communal responsibilities.
Hate Speech, Political Correctness, and Cancel Culture is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand how modern discourse shapes public life in the digital era. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of politics, philosophy and ethics, media and communication studies, and law. Policymakers and professionals involved in regulating online platforms will also find its discussions on disinformation and technological control highly relevant.
Oscar Pérez de la Fuente is an Associate Professor (accredited as Full Professor) of Philosophy of Law and Political Philosophy in Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain. He authored several books and numerous scientific articles on cultural pluralism, free speech, and legal interpretation. Coordinator of the "Cultural pluralism and rights of minorities" Permanent Seminar. He is currently Executive Editor of the Research Committee 26 on human rights of IPSA, the International Political Science Association. Some of his recent publications are: (2023), "Online Misogyny and the Law: Are Human Rights Protected on the Net?", The Age of Human Rights Journal; Pérez de la Fuente, Oscar, Tsesis, Alexander, Skrzypczak, Jędrzej (eds.), Minorities, Free Speech and the Internet, Routledge, 2023 and Jedrzej Skrzypczak, Oscar Pérez de la Fuente (eds.) Lessons for Implementing Human Rights from COVID-19. How the Pandemic Has Changed the World, Routledge, 2025 and O. Pérez de la Fuente, J. Skrzypczak (eds.), Bridging the Digital Divide. Perspectives on Inequality and Discrimination in the Digital Age (Palgrave, 2025).
Enrique Armijo is a Professor of Law, Elon University School of Law; Faculty Affiliate, Yale Law School Information Society Project and the UNC-Chapel Hill Centre for Information, Technology, and Public Life. Research Fellow in the Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics at the George Washington University.
