Women's Online Spaces: A Diverse Landscape

The Internet has opened up a world of connection for people who have often been left out of conversations. One group that has really benefited from this with their own spaces online is women. These spaces can be as varied as night and day. Researchers dug deep into over 6 million Reddit comments and posts from 14 different communities to figure out how diverse women's online ideological spaces really are. From communities that mirror the Manosphere to Gender-Critical Feminism, there's a whole range of beliefs and discussions happening online. The study found that different groups talk about different things and have their own unique community vibes. But it's not all sunshine and roses. Two problematic communities, Gender-Critical Feminism and Femcels, were kicked off Reddit. But where did they go? They found new homes on ovarit. com and thepinkpill. co. So, even when one platform kicks out a community, they can easily find another place to call home. It's important to think about these different spaces and the good and bad that can happen in them. The Internet has given women a voice, but it's also given a platform to some pretty negative ideas too.