A Seat at the Table: A Repetitive Narrative of Abuse
Abstract
As Twitter usage continues to expand discourse certain events that occur, which can lead to healthy and sometimes unhealthy discussions among Internet users. Online trolling and digital violence is one form of unhealthy discussion. This phenomenon stems from these conversations and targets various marginalized groups. Online bullying can cause emotional distress. This study seeks to address the lack of care and concern for the safety of Black women on Twitter and other sites. It also discusses the problematic handling of abuse towards these women and investigates the ways in which these problems can be resolved.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/ijlc.v8n2a1
Abstract
As Twitter usage continues to expand discourse certain events that occur, which can lead to healthy and sometimes unhealthy discussions among Internet users. Online trolling and digital violence is one form of unhealthy discussion. This phenomenon stems from these conversations and targets various marginalized groups. Online bullying can cause emotional distress. This study seeks to address the lack of care and concern for the safety of Black women on Twitter and other sites. It also discusses the problematic handling of abuse towards these women and investigates the ways in which these problems can be resolved.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/ijlc.v8n2a1
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