Misogyny in the Digital Age

Wednesday 17 Jänner 2024 | 18:00 h |  Literaturhaus Salzburg | Strubergasse 23 | free entry | FLYER

Since 2017 there has been a significant increase in harassment, threats and abuse faced by women online.The documentary “Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age” is a visceral showcase of the violence women face online. The film tells the stories of Laura Boldrini, Kiah Morris, Marion Seclan, Laurence Gratton and Glen Canning and their struggles against online abuse. The depictions of their daily struggles show thereal-life effects of hate, fear and anxiety beyond the keyboard.The film highlights their unified fight for accountability from tech giants, governments and perpetrators, aiming to challenge the enduring discrimination against women.

Panel discussion on the topic Gender Backlash

• Dr. Vera Beloshitzkaya | Researcher at PLUS and Project Manager for theHorizon Europe Push*Back*Lash project
• Guylaine Maroist | Filmmaker of Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age
• Dr. Mirella Ngosso | Politician (SPÖ)/ Vienna City Council & State Parliament
• Zahra Khorshidi | Artist/Activist
• Mag.Daniela Gutschi | Salzburg State Council – Opening Speech