ABSTRACT

Digital space offers new avenues, opportunities, and platforms in the fight for gender equality, and for the social, economic, and political participation of women and marginalised communities. However, the very same space plays host to gender inequalities and security threats with gendered implications.

This edited volume ventures into complexities at the intersection of gender, security, and digital space, with a particular focus on the persistent problems of access, harassment, and disinformation. Scholars and practitioners in this volume tackle various facets of the issue, presenting an array of research, experiences, and case studies that span the globe. This knowledge lends itself to potential policy considerations in tackling inequalities and threats with gendered implications in cyber space towards digital spaces that are safe and equal.

This book is a must-read for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge on the gendered threats in digital space and potential remedies against them.

chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction

part 49II|57 pages

chapter 5|19 pages

Online Harassment and the Space for Political Speech

Advocating for Gender Equality in Malaysia

chapter 6|18 pages

Emotions in Motion

Emotions, Viral Justice, and Practices of Security

part 107III|36 pages

chapter 1087|15 pages

Nasty, Fake and Online

Distinguishing Gendered Disinformation and Violence Against Women in Politics

part 143IV|26 pages

chapter 1449|14 pages

Underserved, Underrepresented and Unaware

Uplifting Women Through Digital Literacy Initiatives