Public space has traditionally been an entirely male sphere. It’s only recently that this has begun to change. But, like street harassment and the threat of violence that give it its suppressive power, namely rape and physical assault, this kind of online abuse is largely tolerated. Having an opinion, as Laurie Penny put it, is the “short skirt of the Internet.” And, like harassment, women are supposed to quietly adapt. “Grow a thick skin!” “Just ignore it!” “Don’t read comments!” We’re suppose to pretend that these digital incivilities are gender-neutral and unrelated to other behaviors meant to keep women silent.
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