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Online Abuse Undermines Women's Roles in Public Life

4/12/2026

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  • Online misogynistic abuse against women in public roles includes defamation, harassment, threats, belittlement, silencing, and attacks on appearance.
  • A recent case involving Creasy illustrates the pattern, with attacks on appearance and competence alongside violent threats.
  • Dr. Susan Watson of the University of York emphasizes the harm of such abuse and its effect on women's participation in the public sphere.