"Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny."
"Women in public roles, such as politicians and journalists, are particularly vulnerable to online harassment, forcing them to withdraw from digital spaces or develop a thicker skin."
"In Ethiopia, women who identify as feminists face intense campaigns of abuse, including death threats, leading some to flee the country due to the danger."
"Activists in Africa are calling for urgent action to address digital violence, emphasizing that existing cybercrime laws need to explicitly tackle gendered abuse."
The documentary highlights the disturbing trend of misogyny represented by influencers like HStikkytokky and Myron Gaines. While they provoke debate, a more significant issue lies in the pervasive online abuse and threats against women, particularly those in public roles. This silencing of women poses a threat to democracy. In Ethiopia, feminists face severe online harassment, leading some to flee. Activists in Africa call for urgent action against digital violence, emphasizing the need for specific legislation to combat gendered abuse and robust responses from lawmakers and tech companies.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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