The aim of this series is to explore the changing nature of racism and racist politics, particularly as it relates to online behaviour. Racism continues to dominate the headlines, from the rise of the far right to the status of racial abuse on social media. Nevertheless, not only is the nature and impact of racism disputed, the very idea of racism is contested. This series of articles will investigate these disputes. What is recognised as racism and, in diverse and unequal societies, who gets to decide?
Matthew Goodwin: Racism in the digital age: Extremists have used the internet to build membership, advance their credibility and to mobilise for direct action
How to tackle homophobia, sexism and racism among minority groups
Rob Berkeley
Rob Berkeley: Racism in a digital age: Debate and empowering women and LGBT people from these communities is the way forward – not threats to withdraw rights
Racism is still very much with us. So why don't we recognise it?
Gavan Titley and Alana Lentin
Gavan Titley and Alana Lentin: Racism in a digital age: It has become so easy to deny or downplay racism because so much has been invested in relegating it to the past
Who thinks about the consequences of online racism?
Gary Younge
Gary Younge: Racism in a digital age:Bigoted commenters often resort to a 'free speech' defence. But they rarely consider the effects their words have on others
Inayat Bunglawala, Huma Qureshi, Simon Woolley, Nadiya Takolia and Bim Adewunmi
Inayat Bunglawala, Huma Qureshi, Simon Woolley, Nadiya Takolia and Bim Adewunmi: Mehdi Hasan revealed the Islamophobic abuse he's endured online. It's something all racial minority writers face
I stand with Mehdi Hasan against the torrent of Islamophobic abuse
Jonathan Freedland
Jonathan Freedland: Racism in a digital age: By all means, debate and disagree with me below the line. But no one should have to put up with vile racism and bigotry
We mustn't allow Muslims in public life to be silenced
Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan: Racism in a digital age: Even in polite society, fear-mongering, negative stereotyping and abuse are now out of control – as I know from bitter experience
