The incorporation of internet technologies into society, the massive and rapid spread of information and the extensive use of social media have not only reinforced existing forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), but have also created new instruments to harm and control them. With the use of digital technology, VAWG has expanded and intensified, causing adverse consequences for womens autonomy over their bodies, voices and economic opportunities.
[…] Moreover, we can look at the development of ‘the manosphere’ – a loosely organised online subculture promoting traditional masculinity, misogyny and anti-feminist values – as a response to heightened accountability discourse and action concerning consent and women’s bodily autonomy. Communities within the manosphere include men’s rights activists (MRAs), incels (involuntary celibates), Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), pick-up artists (PUA), and fathers’ rights groups. The manosphere overlaps with the far-right and alt-right groups and functions as a substantial contributor to cyber-VAWG. […]
[…] Moreover, we can look at the development of ‘the manosphere’ – a loosely organised online subculture promoting traditional masculinity, misogyny and anti-feminist values – as a response to heightened accountability discourse and action concerning consent and women’s bodily autonomy. Communities within the manosphere include men’s rights activists (MRAs), incels (involuntary celibates), Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), pick-up artists (PUA), and fathers’ rights groups. The manosphere overlaps with the far-right and alt-right groups and functions as a substantial contributor to cyber-VAWG. […]
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