Question

multiple choice question
which of the following describes profanity meant to degrade, intimidate, or dehumanize persons based on their sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, race, disability status, or political or moral views?

• defamation
• euphemism
• gossip
• hate speech

Explanation:

Defamation is false statements that harm a person's reputation. Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. Gossip is casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true. Hate speech is language intended to degrade, intimidate, or dehumanize persons based on characteristics like sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, race, disability status, or political or moral views.

Answer:

D. hate speech