Research on Hate Speech. A Proposal of bibliometric analysis in Spain and LATAM during 2021 and 2022

Abstract

This research is based on bibliometric analysis to find out if Hate Speech in Spain and Latin America has consolidated as a mature research field in recent years (2021 and 2022). Through the consultation of the Web of Science (WoS) database and by searching specific terms, we obtained a universe of 153 articles that allowed us to address our objective. The results revealed that the analysis of hate speech in Spain and LATAM is mature, characterized by consistent publication trends and influential authors while productive researchers tend to be highly cited. Conceptual trends include Hate Speech, social media, Twitter, and Freedom of Expression. There is also evidence that new theoretical foundations and reference groups in this evolving field are emerging.