Online trolling silences women in politics, says Theofelus
Online trolling and harassment are increasingly affecting how women participate in politics in Namibia, with some politicians saying the abuse has led to self-censorship, anxiety and reduced engagement on public platforms. Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus says online abuse directed at women in politics is contributing to women limiting their public participation. […] The post Online trolling silences women in politics, says Theofelus appeared first on The Namib
Online trolling and harassment are increasingly affecting how women participate in politics in Namibia, with some politicians saying the abuse has led to self-censorship, anxiety and reduced engagement on public platforms. Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus says online abuse directed at women in politics is contributing to women limiting their public participation. “Yes.
Of course. No doubt,” Theofelus says when asked whether online trolling is silencing Namibian women in politics.
