harassment

Reply Guys, Sliding into the DMs, and the Intensification of Parasocial Relationships

a dark photo of a man in shadow with a bun holding a phone in his hands
by s.e. smith
May 22, 2020 at 9:00am
Though the reply guy doesn’t mean any offense and doesn’t intend to cause harm, his mere presence can suffocate the women he’s always replying to.
A Black woman's face peaks out, partially obscured. The words "full-blown stalkerware" are overlaid.

Very Online: Making Facial Recognition Easier Might Make Stalking Easier Too

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 31, 2020 at 3:59pm
 This technology is powerful and incredibly invasive. Read more »
(L-R) Lindsay Ellis, Hbomberguy, Contrapoints, and PhilosophyTube

The Unbearable Whiteness of Leftist YouTube

by Marina Watanabe
December 5, 2019 at 6:31pm
Years before the rise of so-called LeftTube, men on the site were endlessly abusing, harassing, and threatening women of color. Read more »
A white woman is staring intently at a pastry shell as she shapes it into a cup.

For “Great British Baking Show” Contestants, The Real Loss is the Endless Trolling

by Rae Robey
December 2, 2019 at 11:51am
It’s not just about harassing women online—it’s about re-establishing gendered power dynamics and punishing those who flirt with the domestic on public-facing platforms. Read more »
Former Rep. Katie Hill speaks during a news conference on April 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. She is wearing a purple top with a navy blazer and a chunky gold necklace.

Katie Hill Is Not a Perfect Victim. Here’s Why That Matters.

by Marina Watanabe
November 19, 2019 at 12:00pm
What happens when someone is both a victim and a victimizer? Read more »
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Still Doubt Online Harassment Is Real? Read SheRatesDogs

by Alexandria Herr
November 6, 2019 at 7:00am
Michaela Okland’s popular Twitter account is a critical tool of resistance for women. Read more »
a white woman with blonde hair and a navy blue suit closing her eyes and holding her left hand up

A New Generation Goes through the Patriarchal Rites of Passage

by Jordan McDonald
October 21, 2019 at 1:34pm
For each generation, national events like the Kavanaugh hearings function as a kind of rite of passage. Read more »
Aimee Stephens, an elderly trans white woman in a wheelchair, sits in front of the steps of the Supreme Court

The Fight for Trans Employment Protections Comes to the Supreme Court

by s.e. smith
October 9, 2019 at 10:47am
The Trump administration is rapidly codifying, by executive orders and rulemaking, the right to discriminate against trans people. Read more »
a collage of two white boys standing outside at night and holding rifles

#SafeOutside: The Rise of a #MeToo Movement Outdoors

by Hayden Seder
October 2, 2019 at 8:56am
The fear of another person in the outdoors versus the fear of animals, weather conditions, or getting lost is something that is increasingly felt by women. Read more »
Donna Freitas, a white woman professor with long, black hair, smiles at the camera

Close to Home: Donna Freitas on the Stalking Professor Who Irrevocably Changed Her Life

by Evette Dionne
September 4, 2019 at 10:49am
“It’s just a relief not to be alone with it anymore.” Read more »
Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer dressed in a chic black shirt, glasses, and red lipstick, stands in front of a printed background with her arms folded

Better Call Carrie: Meet the Lawyer Fighting Online Abuse, One Creep at a Time

by Andi Zeisler
August 22, 2019 at 11:54am
Carrie Goldberg’s law firm makes it their business to unearth online victimizers. And business is booming. Read more »

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