LGBT young people twice as likely to experience hate speech online, study shows

Nicole Weinstein
Monday, October 17, 2022

Young people who identify as LGBTQI+ are almost twice as likely to experience hate speech online compared with their heterosexual peers, a report looking at young people’s relationship with digital technology has revealed.

Experts say online 'anonymity' could risk more LGBTQI+ being targeted by trolls. Picture: AdobeStock
Experts say online 'anonymity' could risk more LGBTQI+ being targeted by trolls. Picture: AdobeStock

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