On one of Australia's biggest reality television shows, the fallout from what has been labelled a 'nude photo scandal' continues, with two young women being publicly pitted against each other, after one shared a naked image of the other.

But why do we continue to frame these issues in a way that implies that a woman should be ashamed of her naked body, instead of focusing on the person who chooses to share these images maliciously?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in social media, and a mother whose daughter was blackmailed with nude photos, to find out how we can stop weaponising images of women and girls.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Dr Emily van der Nagel - Lecturer in Communications and Media Studies, focusing on social media practices at Monash University

Linda* - Supported her daughter who had a very traumatic experience as a result of someone threatening to share her nude photos

*Name and voice has been changed for privacy.

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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