LUCINDA NELSON

Lucinda Nelson

Thesis Title
Measuring misogyny: A comparative analysis of responses to gender-based violence on three social media platforms

Research Description
Lucinda’s research explores the manifestation and spread of misogyny on social media platforms. Conceptualising misogyny as a continuum, Lucinda seeks to draw particular attention to the more ‘covert’ types of misogyny that are not always immediately apparent, but underpin and reinforce a culture of violence against women. Lucinda’s project involves a comparative analysis of responses to a gender-based violence controversy on three different social media platforms. Through this work, Lucinda aims to identify practical opportunities for legal, technical, or other intervention to combat online misogyny.

Supervisors
Prof Nic Suzor, Queensland University of Technology
Dr Rosalie Gillet, Queensland University of Technology