Social Work

Indian Female Twitter Influencers’ Perceptions of Trolls

V. Pillai and M. Ghosh

This study conducted by Varsha Pillai and Munmun Ghosh delves into the experiences of gender trolling among Indian women Twitter influencers. Through in-depth interviews, it uncovers the normalization of misogynistic trolling and the coping strategies employed by these influencers, emphasizing the urgent need for safer online spaces.

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Abstract

This study uses a feminist narrative approach to examine the perceptions of gender trolling among 25 Indian women Twitter influencers. Through in-depth interviews, the research explores the impact of online trolling, coping mechanisms employed by influencers, and whether the normalization of misogynistic trolling influences their responses. The study reveals critical observations and responses to gender trolling, highlighting the pervasiveness of online misogyny and the need for safer online platforms.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 11, 2022

Authors

Varsha Pillai, Munmun Ghosh

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