Online Harassment and Women of Color
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What is the main focus of the research discussed?

  • Online harassment towards women of color (correct)
  • Forms of cyberbullying among teenagers
  • The impact of social media on men's mental health
  • The benefits of using Twitter for communication
  • Which of the following themes was found in messages targeted at Black women?

  • Xenophobia
  • Intellectual inferiority
  • Promiscuity (correct)
  • Political cynicism
  • What recurring topic was associated with the harassment of Latinx women?

  • Menial labor and immigration issues (correct)
  • Cultural appropriation
  • Over-qualification for jobs
  • Physical appearance
  • What methodology was used to analyze the messages on Twitter?

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    How does online harassment affect the mental health of victims?

    <p>It can cause anxiety and depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stereotypes are reinforced through the hostile messages identified in the study?

    <p>Traditional negative race and gender stereotypes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of communication has flourished due to social media, according to the study?

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    What societal issue does the research on online harassment aim to address?

    <p>Addressing mental health and wellbeing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is commonly linked with derogatory references toward Latinx individuals in tweets?

    <p>Mexican (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes were commonly found in the clusters related to physical appearance within the semantic network?

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    Which insult was frequently associated with the word 'Mexican' in the analyzed dataset?

    <p>Wh*re (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stereotypes were reinforced by certain keywords in the dataset?

    <p>Negative, African American stereotypes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which words were noted as commonly used negative insults toward women in the dataset?

    <p>B<em>tch and c</em>nt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect do the terms 'n*gger' and 'muslim' share in their usage within Twitter insults?

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    In the context of Twitter insults, what does the term 'centrality' refer to?

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    What was a notable observation regarding the usage of derogatory terms within tweets?

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    What does the emergence of consistent themes in negative tweets indicate?

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    How can knowledge of abusive topics be beneficial?

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    Which of the following contributes to the reduction of aggression on social media?

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    What is a primary focus of the research regarding online harassment?

    <p>Unwanted and problematic digital contact. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the documentation of recurrent themes in online communication help to achieve?

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    Which groups are mentioned as being overrepresented in online harassment?

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    What is the relationship between 'cyberbullying' and 'cyber aggression' as described?

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    What is one practical reason for identifying aggressive topics in online harassment?

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    What is a common finding regarding gender and cyberbullying participation?

    <p>Males participate more than females in cyberbullying. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is associated with studying intersectionality in research?

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    Which statement reflects a finding about girls in the context of cyberbullying?

    <p>Girls experience more severe negative effects from cyberbullying than boys. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might research on hostility toward women of color be particularly challenging?

    <p>It complicates the understanding of intersectional oppression. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discrepancy has been noted in some research regarding female perpetrators?

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    What does research suggest about the bullying experiences of minority women compared to white women?

    <p>Minority women face oppression on more dimensions than white counterparts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a methodological challenge in researching multiple identities?

    <p>It fails to capture complexities of inequality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the involvement of girls in cyberbullying is supported by some research?

    <p>Girls engage more in cyberbullying than in traditional forms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stereotype was highlighted by the user regarding Latinx women?

    <p>They are portrayed as crazy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What derogatory term was used against a Latinx woman in the attack mentioned?

    <p>Cantina wh*re (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content was common in the tweets according to the analysis?

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    Which phrase was used in a tweet that exemplified the stereotype regarding Latinx cooking?

    <p>Get some greasy b**ner to cook my Paella. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary themes identified in the semantic network created from the tweets?

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    Which term was frequently used in a derogatory manner towards Latinx individuals?

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    In the context of the discussed tweets, what does the acronym 'POTUS' stand for?

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    What message did the tweet containing 'Get that wall built b*tch' convey?

    <p>Aggression towards political policies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change was observed in Twitter messages following the implementation of corporate policies in 2017?

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    Which concept is associated with examining the intersection of gender and race in political contexts?

    <p>Black feminism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the research conducted by Chatzakou et al. (2017)?

    <p>Understanding cyber-aggression. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'intersectionality' primarily address?

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    In what publication did Collins discuss the definitional dilemmas of intersectionality?

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    What aspect of behavior does the study by Connell et al. (2014) explore?

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    What phenomenon does the term 'Mean birds' refer to in the context of the provided content?

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    Which of the following topics is addressed in Harris-Perry's work?

    <p>Shame and stereotypes affecting black women. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Online Harassment

    Hostile or aggressive communication on social media platforms.

    Cyber Aggression

    Another term for online harassment.

    Racial Stereotypes

    Oversimplified, often negative, beliefs about racial groups.

    Promiscuity

    Excessive or indiscriminate sexual activity.

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    Xenophobia

    Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

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    Social Media Harassment

    Aggressive behavior through social media platforms.

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    Mental Health Impact of Harassment

    Negative effect on the mental well-being of harassment victims.

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    Social Network Methodology

    Analyzing social media interactions.

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    Cyberbullying

    Intentional, harmful electronic communication.

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    Identifying Aggressive Topics

    Recognizing patterns in harmful online language to detect cyberbullying.

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    Social Mechanisms

    General societal factors influencing the spread of harmful online messages.

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    Recurring Themes

    Consistent topics in online harassment.

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    Abusive Topics

    Words and phrases used in online harassment.

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    Social Media Platforms

    Online spaces where harassment can occur.

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    Cyberbullying gender differences

    Studies on cyberbullying show inconsistent results regarding gender. Some studies find no gender differences, while others find males or females more involved, either as perpetrators or victims.

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    Intersectionality in research challenges

    Studying intersectionality, which considers multiple identities, can be methodologically challenging. It can lead to misinterpreting results and having difficulty measuring multiple identities without an additive effect that may not accurately reflect inequalities.

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    Additive effect in research

    An approach to measuring multiple identities that adds the effects of the identities being studied without capturing the complexities of inequalities based on race, class, gender, and sexuality.

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    Inconsistent race and online harassment

    Research on the relationship between race and online harassment produces inconsistent findings.

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    Hostility towards women of color

    Research on hostility toward women of color often faces methodological challenges due to the intersectional experiences of women of color.

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    Intersectionality

    A theoretical framework that examines how various social categorizations (like race, class, gender, and sexuality) intersect and combine to create unique experiences of inequality.

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    Gender differences in bullying

    Some research shows no difference in bullying based on gender, while others indicate males or females are more involved in perpetration and victimization of bullying.

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    Latinx stereotypes

    Preconceived notions or judgments about Latinx individuals, often negative and inaccurate.

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    Domestic abuse

    Abuse, mistreatment, or violence within a domestic relationship.

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    Political climate

    The current atmosphere or environment on political issues.

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    Racial slur

    A derogatory or offensive word used to insult or denigrate a person based on their race or ethnicity.

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    Sexist slur

    Derogatory or offensive word used to insult a person based on their sex.

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    Popular media

    Forms of media that are widely consumed by the public, like television, social media, and movies.

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    Semantic network

    A visual representation of relationships between words or concepts.

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    Stereotype

    A simplified and often negative belief about a group of people.

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    Centrality in a Network

    The importance of a word in a network, measured by how many other words it connects to.

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    Intersectionality of Race and Gender

    The overlapping and interconnected nature of race and gender, where experiences of one influence the other.

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    Derogatory Terms for Women

    Words used to insult women, often targeting their physical appearance or sexual behavior.

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    Stereotypes in Online Harassment

    Oversimplified and often negative beliefs about racial groups used to attack individuals online.

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    Common Themes of Online Harassment

    Recurring patterns in online harassment, such as targeting physical appearance, race, or gender.

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    Analyzing Online Harassment

    Studying the content and patterns of online harassment to understand its nature and impact.

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    Role of Social Media in Harassment

    The use of online platforms, such as Twitter, for spreading and amplifying harassment.

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    Online Hate Speech

    Communication that promotes hostility and violence towards individuals or groups based on characteristics like race, religion, or gender.

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    Self-Reporting Abuse

    When individuals report incidents of abuse or harassment they have experienced on online platforms.

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    What is the impact of corporate policies on hate speech?

    Corporate policies, such as those implemented by Twitter in 2017, can significantly impact the prevalence of hateful online content by encouraging self-reporting of abuse and fostering a safer online environment.

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    How can online aggression be detected?

    Analyzing language patterns and communication styles on social media platforms allows researchers to identify aggression and bullying behaviors.

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    What is 'centering resonance analysis'?

    A method used to understand complex communication systems, especially in online spaces, by analyzing the interconnectedness of different elements like language, context, and participants.

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    How do social mechanisms impact online harassment?

    General societal factors, like cultural norms, beliefs, and power structures, influence the spread and acceptance of harmful online messages.

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    Study Notes

    Online Harassment Towards Women of Color

    • Online harassment is a growing societal issue, with little research examining common themes in hostile messages.
    • This study focuses on online harassment targeting Hispanic/Latinx and Black women on Twitter.
    • Social network methodology and topic analysis were used to analyze hostile messages.
    • Messages directed at Black women often included racial stereotypes about promiscuity, using accusations of being overly sexual.
    • Messages targeting Latinx women frequently involved xenophobia, stereotypes about menial labor, and political comments.
    • Both groups were also subjected to feminine attractiveness insults.
    • These hostile messages reinforce negative race and gender stereotypes, contributing to inequality.

    Social Processes in Online Harassment

    • Online harassment involves problematic digital contact.
    • Relevant concepts include cyberbullying and cyberaggression, both involving intentional, harmful online communication.
    • Social norms and hierarchies influence online harassment.
    • Individuals who don't conform to traditional societal expectations (e.g., heterosexuality) are often targets of cyberaggression.
    • Increasing one's status amongst peers is another motivation behind online aggression.
    • Harassment against women of color reflects a gender hierarchy.
    • Perpetrators may see harassment as a way to increase their social standing.

    Intersectionality Research

    • Intersectionality highlights interconnected social categories (race, class, gender, sexual orientation) that shape experiences.
    • Intersectionality theory emphasizes that a single demographic identity alone is insufficient to explain oppression.
    • Experiences of individuals vary based on intersectional identities (e.g., race, class, gender).
    • Studying intersectionality has methodological challenges, with concerns over measuring and interpreting multiple identities.
    • Hostility toward women of color stems from intersecting identities of race and gender.
    • Minority women often face more harassment compared to their white counterparts due to multiple forms of oppression.

    Accessibility and Prevalence of Online Harassment

    • Online harassment is prevalent and easily accessible on Twitter.

    • Studies show a rise in online harassment.

    • Aggressive tweets were readily accessible within the social media platform.

    • It took approximately 18 seconds to locate a tweet insulting Black women and 16 seconds for Latinx women.

    Topic Analysis of Hostile Messages

    • Topic analysis identified common themes in the hostile tweets targeting Latinx and Black women.
    • Key Themes for Latinx women included racism/stereotypes, media, and immigration.
    • The word "beaner" was frequently used.
    • Stereotypes of Latinx women—and specifically Mexican women were frequently reinforced.
    • Key Themes for Black women included racism/stereotypes, promiscuity, and attractiveness.
    • The word "black" was frequently used in the messages.
    • The word "b*tch" was another frequently used insult.

    Semantic Networks

    • Analyzing word connections reveals themes within the data.
    • Semantic networks visually depict connections between words in tweets, highlighting interconnectedness of topics within hostile tweets.
    • Key words ("beaner", "Mexican", "whre", "slt") show up frequently in the semantic network, reinforcing the themes of racism/stereotypes toward Latinx women, and promiscuity/attractiveness toward Black women, suggesting the interaction between racism, sexism, and aggressiveness.

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    This quiz examines the themes of online harassment faced by Hispanic/Latinx and Black women on Twitter. It explores the impact of racial stereotypes and gender-based insults in hostile messages, analyzing social network methodologies and topic analysis. Understand how these forms of digital aggression contribute to societal inequalities.

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