New approach, which applies globally, can encourage hate speech, especially in discussions related to gender and immigration
the company responsible for platforms such as and , announced changes to its guidelines that allow the association of identities to mental illnesses. This new approach, which applies globally, can encourage hate speech, especially in discussions related to gender and immigration. With the new rules, publications that link gender identity or sexual orientation to mental health issues will no longer be censored. Additionally, Meta now allows users to advocate for gender restrictions in specific professions, such as the military and police, as well as enabling debates about exclusion based on sex or gender in different contexts.
Another relevant change to the guidelines is the removal of the ban on claims linking certain ethnic groups to the spread of coronavirus. This means that, for example, it is allowed to state that the Chinese population would be related to the spread of the virus, which can intensify stigma and prejudice. Despite these flexibility, Meta still maintains restrictions on content that promotes more serious hate speech, such as Holocaust denial and other forms of dehumanization.
Published by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the help of AI
