Some countries interpret the concept of symbolic speech more…

Question Answered step-by-step Some countries interpret the concept of symbolic speech more… Some countries interpret the concept of symbolic speech more narrowly than the United States does and prohibit flag burning or the display of Nazi swastikas. A number of European countries also have group libel laws that forbid slanderous remarks against racial, ethnic, or religious groups. In certain nations, it is against the law to deny or belittle the suffering of Jews  and other victims in the Nazi Holocaust.Given our focus on language, its consequences, and its relationship to constructing cultural meanings and understandings, it seems appropriate to focus on speech for your virtual discussion. An ongoing discussion in the U.S. context has been regarding limitations on speech, specifically hate speech (or what some construe as hate speech). With Trump’s many xenophobic comments about women, Mexicans, immigrants, Middle Easterners, and more, some people are beginning to question the effects of this kind of “hate speech” on the culture. Is it healthy to accept this kind of public venting? Does it further democracy? Does it enhance intercultural communication potential? Does it support human rights?  Arts & Humanities Writing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)