Pathways to Politics
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Women are more likely than men to be the target of gendered abuse that happens online or uses digital technology. Some women, such as politicians and political candidates, face tech-based abuse because they have an active online presence ‘in the spotlight’ as part of their working life. Here are some resources for women from Australia’s independent regulator for online safety.
How gender norms shape women’s engagement with, influence over, and experiences in local governance institutions and decision-making processes and how they can be transformed.
This report from Gender Equity Victoria examines the experiences and impact of intersectional gendered cyberhate on women and gender diverse people working in politics in Victoria.
This paper examines the impact of on- and offline incivility on women’s experiences in local politics, offering new insights into a ‘push factor’ that contributes to women leaving elected local government and their political underrepresentation.
Hate speech, abuse and anger are everywhere online. What can we do to combat them? How can we support those who deal with them? Dr Anjalee de Silva discusses.
A range of resources on the topic of digital campaigning, including social media, email, online petitions, case studies, and general tips and tools.
Campaigning – what went well, what did you wish you’d known? What’s it actually like being in Parliament? Three newly elected Victorian MPs and Pathways alums reflect on campaigning and their first few months in office.
This digital resilience toolkit by #ShePersisted brings together existing resources for digital security and tactics for preventing and handling the online harms most commonly experienced by women leaders online.