The article discusses the alarming trend of using social media to discredit women who report abuse by high-profile individuals, exemplified by Halle Bailey's recent allegations against DDG. After she obtained a restraining order citing various forms of abuse, a wave of online harassment ensued, led by DDG's fans who questioned her credibility. The piece highlights the DARVO method—deny, attack, reverse victim and offender—emphasizing that social media amplifies these tactics, making it harder for abuse victims to find justice and support amidst a culture that often protects the accused.
The emergence of social media has granted an unprecedented platform for fans of abusers to propagate a narrative that often vilifies victims instead of supporting them.
The cycle of DARVO—deny, attack, reverse victim and offender—has intensified in the digital age, providing a more aggressive and far-reaching method of undermining abuse victims.
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