HATE SPEECH ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND TEACHER PREPAREDNESS TO CONFRONT IT IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The increased use of digital platforms has expanded the possibilities for communication, interaction, and access to information, but it has also favored the dissemination of practices of intolerance, discrimination, and symbolic violence, making hate speech a growing concern in different social contexts, especially in the school environment. Considering that many conflicts originating in virtual spaces directly impact educational relationships, it becomes fundamental to understand how education professionals can act in the face of this phenomenon. In this context, the present research aimed to analyze the discussions present in the scientific literature regarding hate speech on digital platforms and teacher preparation for confronting it in the school environment, seeking to identify challenges, impacts, and possibilities for pedagogical intervention. Methodologically, the study is characterized as qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research, developed through a literature review. Data collection was carried out in academic and scientific databases, including Google Scholar, SciELO, and specialized journals. Fourteen scientific articles published in Portuguese between 2023 and 2026 were selected. The materials were analyzed using thematic analysis, allowing the identification of the main themes addressed by the authors. The results showed that hate speech represents a significant challenge for education, since its manifestations affect school life, compromise interpersonal relationships, and can generate emotional, social, and academic impacts on students. The analyzed literature indicated that teacher training still has limitations regarding preparation to deal with situations of digital violence, highlighting the need to strengthen training actions focused on digital citizenship, media literacy, conflict mediation, and the promotion of human rights. A consensus was also identified regarding the importance of joint action between school, family, and society. It is concluded that confronting hate speech on digital platforms requires integrated educational actions and investments in teacher training, contributing to the construction of more inclusive, democratic school environments committed to respect for diversity and digital citizenship.