conference was held in the EU Parliament at the end of March 2023 : “Tackling Online Misogyny Against Politically Active Women”. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich and the Austrian journalist Ingrid Brodnig, among others, had their say.
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Measures against hatred and misogyny online
The aim was to discuss measures to better protect women from hate and violence online. Some suggestions included creating hate speech reporting points, training the police and judiciary on online violence and creating guides for victims of online violence.
According to a study by the Misogyny 2.0 at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), misogyny online is a global problem. The study shows that women who are politically active are particularly often the target of hate comments. Female politicians are insulted more often online than their male colleagues.
The Austrian politician and organizer of the conference, Evelyn Regner, also complains about the hatred online. According to a press release from the SPÖ, online hatred hits women particularly hard. Women are insulted, threatened and sexually harassed. Regner demands that politicians take measures to better protect women.
Hate on the Internet as a threat to democracy
In her column in Profil magazine, Austrian journalist Ingrid Brodnig that false information online poses a threat to democracy. There are more and more people who believe that everything on the Internet is true. That's why it's important that people learn to recognize and question misinformation.
In summary, online hatred and misogyny towards politically active women is a serious problem that threatens democracy. It is important that politicians take action to better protect women and combat the spread of misinformation. It is also important that people learn to recognize and challenge misinformation. This is the only way we can ensure that the Internet remains a place where everyone can express their opinions freely.
Sources: Profile , APA-OTS , Technical University of Munich , europa.spoe.at
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