Words of Violence: "Fear Speech," or How Violent Conflict Escalation Relates to the Freedom of Expression
Words of Violence: "Fear Speech," or How Violent Conflict Escalation Relates to the Freedom of Expression
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DOI:
10.1353/hrq.2014.0064
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发表时间:
2014-11-01
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通讯作者:
Buyse, Antoine
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Buyse, Antoine
The limits of the freedom of expression are a perennial discussion in human rights discourse. This article focuses on identifying yardsticks to establish the boundaries of freedom of expression in cases where violence is a risk. It does so by using insights from the social sciences on the escalation of violent conflict. By emphasizing the interaction between violence and discourse, and its effect on antagonisms between groups, it offers an interdisciplinary perspective on an ongoing legal debate. It introduces the notion of "fear speech" and argues that it may be much more salient in this context than hate speech.