Cyberviolence against women: causes, consequences, and protective mechanisms

Abstract

The main reason for the popularity of social networks is the availability of communication on any topic, the ability to exchange information and files at any time regardless of distance, and the opportunity to join groups with various interests and fields. At the same time, it’s impossible to deny the increasing level of threat these networks pose to human life. Research has proven that women constitute the majority of those facing online threats, fraud, and cyberbullying today. This article provides information on online pressure and violence against women