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Racist Speech vs Hyperbole

The distinction between racist speech and hyperbole in academic and legal contexts, including the impact on free speech and harassment norms.

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Jan 15, 2026

What is the scholarly definition of racist speech versus hyperbole, and how have courts or ethics boards treated similar cases?

Scholarly discussion treats “racist speech” as a category defined by content, context, and the harms it performs—often focusing on slurs, denigration, and speech that contributes to social subordinati...

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