Misogyny Online
A Short (and Brutish) History
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Sociology
| Author: | Emma A. Jane | ISBN: | 9781473927148 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | October 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Emma A. Jane |
| ISBN: | 9781473927148 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | October 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
Misogyny Online explores the worldwide phenomenon of gendered cyberhate as a significant discourse which has been overlooked and marginalised. The rapid growth of the internet has led to numerous opportunities and benefits; however, the architecture of the cybersphere offers users unprecedented opportunities to engage in hate speech. A leading international researcher in this field, Emma A. Jane weaves together data and theory from multiple disciplines and expresses her findings in a style that is engaging, witty and powerful. Misogyny Online is an important read for students and faculty members alike across the social sciences and humanities.
Misogyny Online explores the worldwide phenomenon of gendered cyberhate as a significant discourse which has been overlooked and marginalised. The rapid growth of the internet has led to numerous opportunities and benefits; however, the architecture of the cybersphere offers users unprecedented opportunities to engage in hate speech. A leading international researcher in this field, Emma A. Jane weaves together data and theory from multiple disciplines and expresses her findings in a style that is engaging, witty and powerful. Misogyny Online is an important read for students and faculty members alike across the social sciences and humanities.
