Representing a highly virulent, acute and ever-more relevant topic, hate directed against women has consistently increased across both analog and digital communication as women are systematically being attacked and denigrated on the internet. In online discourse, they fear harassment, fantasies of violence, rape and even death threats. Many women avoid speaking out publicly or others opt to withdraw from such spaces. This worrying trend has made the voices of women more invisible, leaving the virtual realm free to those who engage in violent and misogynistic behavior. Online discourse as a vital part of democratic dialogue becomes less legitimate and representative as a result.
We are proud to present the study: Tracing Online Misogyny – An analysis of misogynist ideologies and practices from a German-international perspective. This study is the outcome of a collaborative research between the BAG (Federal Association for Countering Online Hate Speech) and the Belgian tech company Textgain. The aim of the report is to explore country-specific narratives and framings used in misogynist practices online – particularly in relation to the so-called manosphere. While the study primarily concentrates on the German-speaking digital sphere, it also draws comparative insights from the French, British, Slovak, and Dutch linguistic areas.
We warmly invite you to join our NETTZ.Talk on March 6, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:30 (online), where we will engage in discussions about the findings of this study.
