Online misogynistic content and harmful algorithms drive new anti-domestic violence push
Fears over a rise in online misogynistic content influencing young men will drive a new national campaign against the impact of social media on domestic violence.
Shocking new research revealing how quickly young people can be exposed to extreme misogynistic content online has sparked a new national campaign urging parents to take more notice of what kids are consuming on social media.
The federal governm... moreOnline misogynistic content and harmful algorithms drive new anti-domestic violence push
Fears over a rise in online misogynistic content influencing young men will drive a new national campaign against the impact of social media on domestic violence.
Shocking new research revealing how quickly young people can be exposed to extreme misogynistic content online has sparked a new national campaign urging parents to take more notice of what kids are consuming on social media.
The federal government launched a new phase of the Stop It at the Start campaign on Monday, which aims to inform parents and carers about the deluge of harmful content targeting young men and teenagers, and its link to future domestic violemce.
It follows a $40 million sexual consent campaign rolled out in May that aims to address the staggering rates of sexual violence seen across Australia.
A new campaign, called The Hidden Trends of Disrespect, includes an interactive online tool that simulates the average young person’s social media feed to show adults how rapidly young people can become exposed to chauvinistic ideas.
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