｜Chapter 3｜ The Evils of Hate Speech ■ More than half of those who were exposed to hate speech felt threatened (50.5%) or fearful (53.1%), and felt they were limited in their freedom of expression (52.5%). In addition, most (87.3%) thought that the hate speech was “problematic,” but rather than openly expressing objections (41.9%), they tended to be passive by simply ignoring the hate speech (79.9%) or moving away from the location or the source of hate speech (73.4%). - The Youth Awareness Survey also showed similar findings, as there were negative influences from hate speech and passive reactio ns to hate speech. However, 22.3% of youth responded that they do not consider hate speech problematic. Felt a sense of shrinkage 50.5% Psychological Status ·Awareness Felt a sense of fear 53.1% Related to hate speech(“right words”) 19.2% Not related to hate speech(“problematic”) 87.3% Behavior ·effect Ignored 79.9% Avoided the person·the place of hate speech 73.4% Discouraged from free speech(writing, speaking)52.5% Expressed the intent of objection 41.9% Expressed th intent of agreement 10.7% Made a report(website manager, police officer, etc.) 11.4% 34