Women politicians face more personal attacks online. Who is to blame?
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Euronews.com
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Giulia Fossati, a member of Italy's Partito Democratico, faces online harassment related to her gender and age while discussing feminist topics on social media. A study shows that women politicians are more likely to receive identity-based attacks compared to men. The study highlights the prevalence of uncivil tweets and the societal attitudes driving online hostility towards women. Experts suggest that technology amplifies existing discrimination, and while regulations like the EU's Digital Service Act aim to protect users, corporate accountability remains low. Fossati adopts a humorous approach to deal with online hate while maintaining her motivation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)