Hate in the hashtags: Social media and the normalisation of misogyny

Key digested message The prevalence of misogynistic narratives on digital platforms has become a significant issue, raising concerns about online safety, gender equality, and the role of social media in shaping societal attitudes. This article explores the various manifestations of online misogyny, its impact on women and society, the role of social media platforms and strategies to combat it.

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Assessment and Development Matters
Published
2025-05-31
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https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsadm.2025.17.2.42
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Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
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Hate in the hashtags: Social media and the normalisation of misogyny

Maria Ioannou, Thomas James Vaughan Williams, Calli Tzani
Assessment and Development Matters
Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
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Hate in the hashtags: Social media and the normalisation of misogyny

Maria Ioannou, Thomas James Vaughan Williams, Calli Tzani
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Abstract

Key digested message The prevalence of misogynistic narratives on digital platforms has become a significant issue, raising concerns about online safety, gender equality, and the role of social media in shaping societal attitudes. This article explores the various manifestations of online misogyny, its impact on women and society, the role of social media platforms and strategies to combat it.

Assessment and Development MattersVol. 17(2)
University of Huddersfield (GB), British Psychological Society (GB), British Academy (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
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