Hate symbols on social media

Emojis, numbers, and memes: behind innocent symbols sometimes hides a world of hate. In this workshop, you will discover how hate symbols spread rapidly via social media. Often disguised as a joke, meme, or ‘dog whistle’. 1312, a ‘milk emoji’, 187, 88, … Hate symbols spread quickly via the internet, often disguised as humor or innocent jokes. Think of hate memes. Or hidden hate symbols such as ‘dog whistles’. But also think of extreme hate symbols that originate in closed online groups and find their way out. What do they mean? How do you recognize them? And what can you do if you encounter them? We learn how extreme messages hide behind innocent emojis and memes. In collaboration with SAAMO Limburg vzw Facilitators: Sam Stefani