Masculinist Discourse Fuels Online Violence Against Women

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we delve into the alarming surge of masculinist discourse online, which normalizes harmful views against women. This first part of a three-article series explores the increase in violent rhetoric and potential solutions. Over the past decade, digital violence against women has escalated, with eighty-five percent of women experiencing online abuse. This includes seventy-four percent in Europe, ninety-one percent in Latin America and the Caribbean, and ninety percent in Africa. The rise in masculinist narratives, advocating for male interests, has reshaped digital culture, leading to more open aggression towards women. Online platforms are filled with forums for incels, misogynistic influencers, and anti-feminist communities, fueling politicized and socially accepted digital aggression.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.