Detecting and Mitigating Flaming in Online Platforms Against Women: A Step Towards Women Empowerment
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The rise of information and communication technologies and social media platforms has provided unprecedented opportunities for women to thrive as entrepreneurs and participate in the public sphere. However, this has also led to increasing online abuse and harassment against women. A study was conducted to examine the psychological health status of the female population affected by online flaming behavior. A quantitative analysis was conducted on 202 female respondents in Chennai, focusing on their perceptions and experiences as victims or non-victims of this online flaming. The study found that technology adoption, such as machine learning, can help identify perpetrators, identify solutions, and formulate prevention measures to safeguard and enhance women’s status in society. The study suggests that digital social media platforms contribute to recovery from abuses through early detection and can mitigate campaigns to end online violence against women. The study aids policymakers in creating appropriate policies and regulations to address cyber abuse against women.
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