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Confronting Online Antisemitism
Use these resources to help students recognize and address online antisemitism.
Subject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
About This Collection
As a society, we grapple with how to combat online hate speech and its dangerous consequences. These resources offer lessons and strategies for helping students recognize and address online antisemitism.
When Online Hate Speech Has Real World Consequences
This mini-lesson explores celebrity influence and online hate, specifically antisemitism.
Influence, Celebrity, and the Dangers of Online Hate
Explore questions around the power of social media influencers and consider who has the ability to counter online hate.
Confronting Hate: The Perpetuation of Hate on Social Media
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This webinar examined the ways that young people encounter antisemitism online and the impact of this consumption.
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