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group libel
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A quick definition of group libel:
Group libel is when someone says or writes something bad about a whole group of people, like because of their race or religion. It's like bullying a whole bunch of people at once. It's not nice and can hurt a lot of people's feelings. Sometimes people can get in trouble for saying or writing group libel, but it's hard to prove that it was specifically about one person.A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Group libel is a type of defamation that defames a whole group of people, usually because of their race, gender, religion, or nationality. It is a written or visual statement that harms the reputation of a group of people.
Example: A newspaper publishes an article that says all Muslims are terrorists. This statement is not true and harms the reputation of all Muslims. This is an example of group libel.
Group libel is a serious offense because it can harm the reputation of an entire group of people. It is important to be careful with what we say or write about others, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like race, religion, or gender.