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European football (soccer) has a history of racism. Recently, there has been a rise in racist comments from fans against players of color. Many football clubs are taking action against it. There are even projects involving computer- and A.I.-assisted technology to pinpoint racist fans.
But fans aren't just shouting abuse at matches; they're using social media as well. A 2021 study of online messages against the U.K's Premier League players found more than 3,000 abusive messages, 56% of which were racist.
So, how are social media platforms responding? Are they doing enough? The graph below shows what fans across Europe think.
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Discussion
Interpret the graph and present it to your teacher.
How would you answer the questions on the survey?
Are social media companies responsible for how people use them?
Discuss hate speech vs. free speech.