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Whose Truth?: Online women haters

The Documentary Podcast

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Gendered Attacks on Women in the Digital Realm

The chapter explores the rise of Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines, his controversial war on drugs policy, and the targeting of digital journalism organizations like Rappler. It delves into the experiences of Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, facing online hate campaigns and the need to create a safer online environment for women leaders. The discussion includes the impact of gendered attacks on high-profile women, the use of gender disinformation as a political tool, and the challenges faced by women whistleblowers in addressing online hate.

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