Speech that is meant to harass a group of people based on traits like race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation is called ______.

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Hate speech is speech that attacks or demeans a particular group of people based on their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristic. It is meant to harass, intimidate, or incite violence against the targeted group. This type of speech is not protected by the First Amendment and can have serious negative effects on individuals and communities.

Speech That Is Meant to Harass a Group of People