Since Trump's recent election victory, a significant rise in online misogyny has been noted, with data showing a sustained increase in hate directed at women. The Institute of Strategic Dialogue highlights that the climate created by Trump's rhetoric emboldens such negative sentiment, leading many men to amplify anti-women rhetoric as if they have a 'hall pass' for their bad behavior. This worrying trend suggests that misogyny in online spaces may become even more entrenched in future electoral cycles.
The rise in online hate against women can be directly linked to Trump's campaign promises and public statements, which often belittled women's rights and normalized aggression against them. Data compiled by the ISD reveals a notable increase in instances of harassment and denigration around the election periods, raising concerns that this is just the beginning of a sustained effort by polarized communities to voice their misogynistic values more openly.
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