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Haters

Harassment, Abuse, and Violence Online

by Bailey Poland
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Cybersexism is rampant and can exact an astonishingly high cost. In some cases, the final result is suicide. Bullying, stalking, and trolling are just the beginning. Extreme examples such as GamerGate get publicized, but otherwise the online abuse of women is largely underreported. Haters combines a history of online sexism with suggestions for solutions. Using current events and the latest available research into cybersexism, Bailey Poland questions the motivations behind cybersexist activities and explores methods to reduce footprints of Internet misogyny, drawing parallels between online and offline abuse. By exploring the cases of Alyssa Funke, Rehtaeh Parsons, Audrie Pott, Zoe Quinn, Anita Sarkeesian, Brianna Wu, and others, and her personal experiences with sexism, Poland develops a compelling method of combating sexism online.

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    November 1, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781612348704
      • File size: 309 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781612348704
      • File size: 309 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from September 1, 2016

      The Internet is sometimes viewed as an equal playing field for those of different backgrounds: class, race, gender, and sexual identity. In her first book, Poland exposes this misconception by arguing that the digital realm has been a breeding ground for racist, sexist, and homophobic harassment since its inception. The author examines the roots and consequences of cybersexism from an intersectional point of view with the support of real-world examples and specific legal cases. The personal, professional, and psychological effects of such behavior are interwoven with the rise of misogynist movements and their impact on online communities. Poland presents the ways in which we as a society perpetuate a collective culture of online harassment through our everyday language and responses to cybersexism. Tips and techniques for fighting cybersexism and persecution are also introduced, as well as a broad call to action for further academic research that examines the issues through unexplored variables. Those interested in topics of social justice in online communities will find Poland's work immensely motivating. VERDICT A must-have for feminists and women and gender studies classrooms everywhere.--Marian Mays, Washington Talking Book & Braille Lib., Seattle

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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