I am a 15-year-old girl: the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media

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Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are rife with misogynistic content, often appearing unsolicited in users' feeds.
Terms like 'female,' 'thots,' and 'bops' are used derogatorily by teenage boys to demean and dehumanize girls, equating them to animals or objects.
Sexual double standards are prevalent online, where boys are praised for sexual activity while girls are shamed and called worthless.
Comments on posts by girls often include objectifying remarks, body shaming, and even threats, regardless of the post's actual content.
Misogynistic rhetoric extends to serious topics like rape and domestic violence, which are often trivialized or mocked in comment sections.
The pervasive online misogyny affects young girls' self-esteem, making them feel uncomfortable in their own bodies and resentful towards their gender.
The normalization of such content has led to a growing divide between girls and boys, with many girls questioning if non-misogynistic boys exist.
The author suggests that a social media ban for under-16s might help mitigate exposure to harmful content, though it wouldn't solve the root problem.

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