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Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

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September 27, 2023

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

Source: The Conversation

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, and Sanna Marin, the former prime minister of Finland, are the two highest profile cases, but the problem is widespread.

Click here to read the full article published by The Conversation on 26 September 2023.

Author
Tom Felle

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, and Sanna Marin, the former prime minister of Finland, are the two highest profile cases, but the problem is widespread.

Click here to read the full article published by The Conversation on 26 September 2023.

Author
Tom Felle

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