Misogyny

The Toxicity of Online Gaming: Discrimination Against Female Gamers and the Lack of Inclusivity in the Industry

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24/04/2023

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Rosalie.Heta

Abstract This paper discusses the effects of toxic behaviour and discrimination towards female gamers in the online gaming community. Despite the positive aspects of online networking, online gaming is contributing to the continuation of outdated social standards and discourages social change. There are many factors that make the problem worse, one including the failure…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“Social Media”, broculture, Gaming, Misogyny
The rise of Andrew Tate by manipulating echo chambers and online anonymity to form a community on Twitter.

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23/04/2023

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Chloe.Kingma

Conference Paper Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss how Twitter has enabled controversial figures like Andrew Tate to manipulate echo chambers and online anonymity to gain a platform and form a community with them as the figurehead. Findings from various studies and journals support the case of echo chambers and…
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Communities and Social Media

Controversy, Figureheads, Misogyny, Online Communities, Twitter
Incels: How social networking is allowing the harmful spread of incel ideology

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23/04/2023

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Hayley.Dodds

Abstract Incels have existed online for a very long time, but as social media grows and affords a so called “third place” for communities to connect outside of being physically together, there is a risk of how many people, including adolescents, are gaining access to the ideology. This paper aims to look at what incels…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, communities, incel culture, incels, instagram, Misogyny, reddit, Third Place
Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny

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23/04/2023

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Katrina.Dalgleish

ABSTRACT – This article examines women-only closed Facebook groups and how they can be used as a tool to combat misogyny. In particular, it focuses on how these groups foster an environment for empowerment, knowledge transfer and collective problem-solving. Statistics show that over 40% of women have experienced online sexual harassment, highlighting the prevalence of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Empowerment, Facebook, Facebook Groups, Knowledge Transfer, Misogyny, Online Communities, Women

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The rise of Andrew Tate by manipulating echo chambers and online anonymity to form a community on Twitter.

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Misogyny

The Toxicity of Online Gaming: Discrimination Against Female Gamers and the Lack of Inclusivity in the Industry

The rise of Andrew Tate by manipulating echo chambers and online anonymity to form a community on Twitter.

Incels: How social networking is allowing the harmful spread of incel ideology

Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny

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