Essays about: "online harassment"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 27 essays containing the words online harassment.

  1. 6. The Impact of Technology on Women’s Experience of Gender-based Violence : A Critical Discourse Analysis of the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Lauren Bolinger; [2022]
    Keywords : TFGBV; technology; gender-based violence; discourse; social media;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on the topic of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) – forms of violence and abuse perpetrated against individuals on the basis of gender in online spaces or through technological means. It is a recent and highly pervasive issue that the activist, academic and development worlds are working to define. READ MORE

  3. 7. Incels: Frustrated and Angry due to Deprivation of Intimacy : A Case Study of the Radicalisation Trajectories of an Online Community on a Fringe Social Media Platform

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutet för analytisk sociologi, IAS

    Author : Aron Kiss; [2022]
    Keywords : fringe social media platforms; echo chambers; marginalised groups; unfulfilled masculinity; polarisation; radicalisation; incel; NLP;

    Abstract : Technological advancements and affordability enable voicing of social injustice, feelings of deprivation, and oppression. Spatial barriers no longer pose obstacles to connecting with like-minded (or dissimilar) others to define and refine ingroup and outgroup. READ MORE

  4. 8. Peer Sexual Harassment among Swedish Middle School Students: a Study on Perceived Discomfort and Psychological Well-being

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Vilma Dyneborg Frostkling; Angelica Palmroos; [2021-12-20]
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    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate boys’ and girls’ experience of sexual harassment, especially in terms of perceived discomfort, and whether there is an association to their general psychological well-being (i.e., emotional problems and self-esteem). Online questionnaires were filled out by 968 Swedish fifth-grade students. READ MORE

  5. 9. #CancelCulture : A critical discourse analysis of cancel culture and its effect on representation and voice.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Rozarina Bakher; [2021]
    Keywords : cancel culture; representation; voice; Google; critical discourse analysis;

    Abstract : Cancel culture has been described by some as a form of online activism. It has also been argued as activism with both negative and positive effects. For the positive side, cancel culture has worked to emphasize the representation and voice of women during the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment at workplaces. READ MORE

  6. 10. “Pop a titty for the boys” -A qualitative study of negative communication towards femalestreamers on Twitch

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Katrine Kejser; [2021]
    Keywords : Female Streamer; Negative Communication; Online harassment; Qualitative research; Sexism; SSLS; Third Place; Twitch;

    Abstract : The development of technology has created many platforms for entertainment, participatorycommunities and socialization online. One of the largest current platforms for live streamingis Twitch.tv with a focus on gaming and eSports. This is a male-dominated field wherewomen often face harassment and a non-welcoming community. READ MORE