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Teen Girls Face Misogyny and Objectification on Social Media

2/23/2026

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Story summary

Teenage girls report objectification and dehumanization due to misogyny on social media platforms.
Comments on posts frequently include degrading terms and objectifying remarks about women's bodies.
A 15-year-old girl notes boys use terms like "females" and "thots" to demean girls.
Sexual promiscuity is condemned for women but accepted for men.
An anonymous teenage user suggests banning social media for under-16s could reduce exposure, though it may not address underlying issues.

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Story summary

Teenage girls report objectification and dehumanization due to misogyny on social media platforms.
Comments on posts frequently include degrading terms and objectifying remarks about women's bodies.
A 15-year-old girl notes boys use terms like "females" and "thots" to demean girls.
Sexual promiscuity is condemned for women but accepted for men.
An anonymous teenage user suggests banning social media for under-16s could reduce exposure, though it may not address underlying issues.