Programming Prejudice: Violence Against Women in Media and its Effect on Teenage Attitudes Towards Misogyny

Internet media is becoming more and more integrated into everyday life, especially among teens, who are becoming increasingly reliant on apps and websites not only for social purposes but also for sharing information. Unfortunately, the anonymity and ubiquity of the internet have further made it easier than ever for misogynistic content and attitudes to spread, which can come with severe developmental consequences for perceptions and behaviors in constructs associated with adolescents.