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Free Speech Under Pressure: The Effect of Online Harassment on Literary Writers

Author(s) -

Juliane Wegner,

Elizabeth Prommer,

Carlos Collado Seidel

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

media and communication

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.804

H-Index - 19

ISSN - 2183-2439

DOI - 10.17645/mac.v8i4.3252

Subject(s) - harassment , intimidation , social pressure , perception , free speech , media studies , psychology , social psychology , sociology , political science , law , neuroscience

In the perception of writers in Germany, free speech is under strong pressure. A survey study, in which 526 literature writers took part, reveals innumerable aspects of hate speech, online harassment, and even physical assaults. Every second person has already experienced assaults on his or her person and is also aware of attacks on colleagues. Three quarters are concerned about freedom of expression in Germany and complain of an increase in threats, intimidation, and hateful reactions. The research project was developed in collaboration between the Institute for Media Research, University of Rostock, and the PEN Center Germany.

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