Hate Speech towards Migrants

This study investigates the role of social media in determining social dynamics and discursive narratives that influence the perception of migration. In particular, the analysis takes as a reference the specific Italian context, to understand whether the “immigration” discourse in the digital public sphere consists exclusively of contents aimed at building a distorted image focused on fear and the clash with “the different” , or whether in the last few years, more positive content and openness to the “other” have emerged. The original aspect of this reading lies in assessing possible risks and consequences from the improper use of digital technology, to identify corrective and educational actions to be promoted in social media.