"My own research in this area, which now spans almost a decade, has consistently shown that women working across the public sphere are targeted with misogynistic online abuse, and that what happens in digital spaces echoes other forms of gender-based violence."
"The detail of the abuse Creasy shared reinforces this pattern. Attacks on her appearance and competence sit alongside multiple violent threats. The accusation that she is a traitor is also a familiar trope within the defamatory abuse women receive."
"One of the most common defamatory attacks recounted by women experiencing online abuse is precisely this charge of betrayal—an allegation that prompts many to question their occupational activity and public role."
"While Creasy, along with other high-profile female politicians, appears to possess the fortitude and resilience required to withstand this misogynistic onslaught on a daily basis, many other women conclude that this level of abuse is simply too much."
Women in public roles experience significant online misogynistic abuse, characterized by elements such as defamation, emotional harm, and threats. Stella Creasy's recent experience exemplifies this pattern, with attacks on her appearance and competence alongside violent threats. The charge of betrayal is a common defamatory attack that affects women's public roles. While some women politicians endure this abuse, many younger women may be deterred from pursuing careers in public life due to the severity of the online harassment they observe.
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