Easily accessed tech like generative AI can facilitate the nudification of another's images, platforms’ hate speech policies around gender are suddenly being watered-down, and misogynistic content remains amplified (and deeply profitable) for those that peddle it. 

The need to respond to online violence against women and girls is obvious. But where does the solution lie? Can cyberflashing and deepfake offences dissuade people who think it's ‘fine’ to objectify women? Should victims be expected to endlessly use online safety tools to deal with harassment? And can increasing the media literacy levels of some young men really unravel a wider culture where, for many, abuse is the norm?

In this episode, Vicki is joined by psychology professors and co-leads at the Centre for Protecting Women Online, Rose Capdevila and Lisa Lazard. Together, they’ll be undertaking a difficult discussion of how we might actually begin tackling violence against women and girls.

Talking points:

• Given their experiences and often ear-to-the-ground knowledge of online culture, how do we bring more young voices into the conversation?
• As issues seem to increase in severity and scale, are parents left feeling like abstinence from tech is the answer to keeping children safe?
• Is there too much emphasis on dealing with online violence only after the fact? If so, how do we adopt a preventative approach that works more upstream?

Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster.

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