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Self-censorship, trolls and cyberflashing: the reality of being a woman online

Jun 29, 2022
34 mins

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Episode Description

In the third episode of Life Online, former England footballer, Anita Asante, and journalist, author and radio presenter, Anna Whitehouse, join Ofcom’s Simon Redfern to discuss the realities of being a woman online. 

Ofcom recently released research that revealed the extent of abuse suffered by women online. In a frank and open conversation, Anita and Anna tell Simon about their experiences of discriminatory, hateful and trolling content, and how this aspect of life online makes women feel less able to have a voice. 

To read more head over to ofcom.org.uk

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