Digital Dystopias: Hate and Extremism Online (FMS-0161)

Spring 2025 · FMS 0161 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Exploration of topics related to digital hate (e.g., digital harassment, extremist propaganda, de-platforming, technologically-facilitated violence, content moderation). Examines the complex balance between freedom of speech, civil rights, democratic vitality, and personal safety. Focus on digital experiences of those from historically marginalized groups Recommendations: Junior standing, SOC 40, and permission of instructor.

Course codes: FMS-0161, FMS 0161, FMS0161, FMS-161, FMS 161, FMS161, SOC-0185, SOC 0185, SOC0185, SOC-185, SOC 185, SOC185

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