Can users report content that is discriminatory but not explicitly hateful?

Yes, users can report content on Facebook that they believe to be discriminatory, even if it is not explicitly hateful. Facebook's reporting system is designed to handle a wide range of issues, including discriminatory content that may not fall under explicit hate speech but still violates the platform's standards or contributes to a harmful environment.

### **1. Reporting Discriminatory Content**

#### **Initiate a Report**
   - **Identify Content**: Find the post, comment, image, or video that you believe is discriminatory.
   - **Use Reporting Tools**: Click on the three dots (or down arrow) next to the content to open the reporting menu.

#### **Select Reporting Categories**
   - **Choose Relevant Categories**: When reporting discriminatory content, you might select categories like:
     - **"Hate Speech"**: If the content includes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
     - **"Harassment"**: If the content is targeting individuals or groups in a way that is intended to intimidate or demean.
     - **"Abuse"**: For content that may not be overtly hateful but still feels harmful or discriminatory.

#### **Provide Details**
   - **Detailed Explanation**: Provide a clear explanation of why you believe the content is discriminatory. Include any context or examples that support your claim.

### **2. Review Process**

#### **Initial Screening**
   - **Automated Systems**: Facebook uses automated systems to help detect and flag potentially discriminatory content based on patterns and keywords.
   - **Human Moderation**: Flagged content is reviewed by human moderators who assess it against Facebook's Community Standards and policies on discrimination.

#### **Community Standards**
   - **Content Assessment**: Facebook's Community Standards include rules against discriminatory content, even if it is not explicitly hateful. Moderators evaluate content to determine if it violates these standards.

### **3. Actions Taken**

#### **Content Moderation**
   - **Content Removal**: If content is deemed discriminatory and violates Facebook's policies, it may be removed from the platform.
   - **Account Actions**: Accounts that repeatedly post discriminatory content may face warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans.

#### **User Notifications**
   - **Outcome Notification**: Users who report discriminatory content are generally notified about the outcome of their report and any actions taken.

### **4. Appeals and Feedback**

#### **Appeals Process**
   - **Dispute Resolution**: Users who disagree with the outcome of their report can appeal the decision. Appeals are reviewed to ensure adherence to Facebook's Community Standards.

#### **Feedback Mechanism**
   - **Reporting Experience**: Users can provide feedback on the reporting process, helping Facebook improve its handling of discriminatory content.

### **5. Preventive Measures**

#### **Proactive Monitoring**
   - **Advanced Algorithms**: Facebook employs machine learning and algorithms to proactively identify and address potentially discriminatory content.
   - **Training and Education**: Facebook provides training for its moderators to better understand and address various forms of discrimination, including subtler or less overt forms.

### **6. Transparency and Communication**

#### **Transparency Reports**
   - **Content Data**: Facebook's transparency reports may include data on the types of content removed or actions taken against discriminatory content.

#### **Communication**
   - **Outcome Information**: Users are informed about the results of their reports and any moderation actions, ensuring transparency in the process.

### **7. Special Considerations**

#### **Contextual Sensitivity**
   - **Context Matters**: Facebook's moderators consider the context of reported content to determine whether it is discriminatory. This includes understanding cultural, social, and situational factors.

#### **Community Input**
   - **Feedback Loop**: Facebook values community input and adjusts its policies and practices based on user feedback and emerging trends in discriminatory behavior.

By providing these options and processes, Facebook aims to address and manage discriminatory content effectively, creating a safer and more inclusive environment for its users.