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{{See also|Hate crime}}
{{See also|Hate crime}}
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'''Hate speech''' is speech or writing which is critical of a legally protected class or group of citizens defined by legislation. Under some legal codes, hate speech can be considered a [[hate crime]]. Hate speech codes typically justify this immunity from criticism by labeling it "provocative speech used to denigrate" members of the group. These protected groups can include gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, and sometimes age.
'''Hate speech''' is speech or writing which is critical of a legally protected class or group of citizens defined by legislation. Under some legal codes, hate speech can be considered a [[hate crime]]. Hate speech codes typically justify this immunity from criticism by labeling it "provocative speech used to denigrate" members of the group. These protected groups can include gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, and sometimes age.