Understanding the Psychological and Democratic Impacts of Online Misogyny
Explore the detrimental effects of online misogyny on women's mental health and democratic participation. Learn about the trauma, self-esteem issues, and isolation caused by hate speech, as well as its role in normalizing discrimination, chilling public discourse, and eroding democratic values. Reflect on how online misogyny undermines democracy and societal cohesion.
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Speak out against online misogynistic Hate Expressions 2024-3-IT03-KA210-YOU-000276510
Psychological Impact of Hate Speech on women and girls In this part of the module we will explore the individual-level psychological and emotional consequences of hate speech on women and girls
Consequences of hate speech On individual level: Trauma & Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, fear, panic attacks, PTSD-like symptoms. Erosion of Self-Esteem: Damage to self-worth, body image issues. Isolation & Self-Censorship: Withdrawal from online spaces, reluctance to express opinions, avoidance of public life. Sleep Disturbances & Physical Symptoms: Indirect physical effects of chronic stress.
Self-reflection time "Consider a time you or someone you know felt uncomfortable online. How might this relate to the psychological impacts discussed?
Effects on Women's Democratic Participation and Representation Hate speech has broader societal and democratic impacts: Normalization of Hate: How widespread unchallenged hate speech normalizes discriminatory attitudes. Chilling Effect on Public Discourse: Women, particularly those in public life (politicians, journalists, activists), are disproportionately targeted, leading to self- censorship and a reduction in diverse voices in public debate. Erosion of Democratic Values: Undermining principles of free speech, equality, and inclusive participation in democratic processes. Breakdown of Social Cohesion & Rise in Hate Crimes: How online hatred can translate into real-world division and violence. Political Polarization and Misinformation: The role of hate speech, often fueled by populist narratives, in deepening societal divisions and undermining trust in institutions.
Short essay task Write a short essay (100-150 words) answering the question "In what ways can online misogyny undermine the very principles of democracy? Use you own words and the information acquired from previous slides
Reflection questions What did I learn? How will I apply it in my community? Can I identify the impact of hate speech on individual and societal/ democratic level?
