The article analyzes the processes of radicalization and its
expression into hate crimes via the concept of hate and studies the
impact of new media and social network on the two phenomena. It is
argued that new media and social networks are important factors in
the process of normalization of radicalism. Specifics of hate
speech are discussed as par excellence techniques of
normalization.
Keywords: hate crimes, radicalization, normalization of
radicalism, digital technology, new media.