｜Chapter 4｜ Reactions and Considerations towards Hate Speech 2. Things to Consider when Reacting to Hate Speech It is possible to determine whether certain behaviors fall under the category of hate speech by examining the concept of hate speech. Various methods can be used to react to hate speech, from limiting the actions of those who use hate speech, to establishing an environment that does not encourage hate speech. In order to effectively react to hate speech, it is important to investigate the degree and characteristics of the statement in question, and to select reactive measures that match the specific instance of hate speech. The following is a list of topics that should be reviewed to identify the degree of maliciousness and characteristics of the hate speech in question. ■ Status of People that Cause Hate Speech ■ Context of Hate Speech ■ Range of Hate Speech ■ Media of Hate Speech ■ Intentions and Effects of Hate Speech Comprehensively reviewing the degree of maliciousness and characteristics of hate speech with these topics will help determine the effectiveness of measures against hate speech and their legal justification. However, it should be considered 50