Abstract Paper
| Title | : TROLLING WOMEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA - CASE STUDIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE |
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| Author(s) | : Kajol Singh |
| Article Information | : Volume 04 - Issue 01 (December - 2019) , 34-45 |
| Affiliation(s) | : MSW Student, Department of Social Work, St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru |
Abstract :
Introduction: Trolling refers to the sending or spreading of demeaning and insulting messages online in order to intentionally hurt an individual’s feeling and self-worth and to gain an audience to satisfy one’s (troll’s) desire for online attention. Although there are a few instances where the troll isn’t intentionally hurting another person but merely wants to be in the limelight, most trolling is deliberate. Aim: To look at case studies where women have been trolled online for various reasons, around the globe and the impact of such trolling on the lives of women. Methodology: The researcher has looked at certain case studies involving the trolling of women around the world in which the victim’s gender had a major role to play. These case studies are from different parts of the world but there is a shared similarity between many of the cases which have been pointed out in the paper. Results: An examination of cases involving the trolling of women will help the observer gain a greater understanding of the issue and the seriousness of it as well.
| Keywords | : Trolling, women, social media, insult, abuse |
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| Document Type | : Research Paper |
| Publication date | : November 29, 2019 |