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Title:

That's Not My Name: Beating Down Online Misogyny

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Organizer:
Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Feministing.com
Description:
This panel explores the complex and violent ways that women are treated online, specifically feminists when they speak publicly about politics. Presenting some of the lead feminist voices on the internet we will discuss and share our war stories while offering tips for how to survive the anti-feminist internet.
Questions
Answered:
  1. How has new media and internet technology given tools to feminists? How has the internet played a role in boosting political and feminist activism?
  2. Since we know the internet is volatile for feminist voices, what does it mean to blog under your own identity?
  3. What have been some of the key repurcussions of women speaking on politics online?
  4. Why is it important to look at gender and how it plays out in new media?
  5. What can the past three years of strong feminist voices speaking online tell us about current conditions for women online?
  6. What have we learned through our visibility and how has that informed how we speak?
  7. What are ways we can use social networking technologies and new media tools to create organized networks of feminists online?
  8. What are some basic survival tips and recommendations we have to deal with the onslaught of misogyny online?
  9. Why does the role of gender in technology keep getting swept under the rug?
  10. How are technologies such as micro-blogging, pownce, twitter, haiku, among others changed the relationship authors have with commentors?
Panelists:
Ann Friedman (Feministing.com), Lynne d. Johnson (Fastcompany.com), Amanda Marcotte (Pandagon.net), Samhita Mukhopadhyay, moderator (Feministing.com), Cecily Walker (cecily.info)
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Human / Social Issues
Type:
Panel
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
Derrick Jefferson
on 11/8/08
I'd watch this panel. I find that the way women are treated online directly correlates to how they're treated in the real life world. Technology seems to be male dominated (sadly) and I'd be interested in seeing how women find the tools to challenge this online.
Lynne d Johnson
on 12/8/08
In general, I think any woman whose voice gets too big ends up on the receiving end of some madness. Looking forward to this panel.
Holly Kent
on 15/8/08
It's horrific how some men will act when hiding behind online anonymity. It says a lot about how far we still have to go. Truly looking forward to this panel.
Angie Chang
on 15/8/08
Thank you for bringing Feministing.com to the tech/geek world.
kendra perez
on 15/8/08
yes!
Nistha Jajal
on 15/8/08
Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing this issue to light.

Misogyny sucks in real life, and it sucks on the web as well.
Lauren Seville
on 15/8/08
A panel with such a relevant topic promises to be damn informative and interesting.
r w
on 15/8/08
The invisibility of the web makes being a hater so much easier. Geeks are natural defenders of justice - they just need a panel like this to show them why that affects everybody's web experience and why it should matter to everyone, not just women.
Tiffany Clemmons
on 15/8/08
I've been a reader of Samhita's for awhile now, and I've seen her in action in video format, so I know this would be a compelling panel. It's a topic that is rarely addressed by the tech community.
lisa conley
on 15/8/08
We need this!!! Go Samhita and company.
Brad Bice
on 15/8/08
Great place to explore this dialogue. Thanks!
halle tecco
on 15/8/08
This would be an incredible panel, please make it happen!!
Carolyn C
on 15/8/08
I have never been so happy to be an Austinite and a Feministing reader! Hope to see you at SXSW Samhita!
Michelle Overbay
on 15/8/08
This subject is so important. You're amazing, Samhita! All the best to you and Feministing.
herrick wilson
on 16/8/08
I have been waiting for a conversation on this for so long. Everyone will benefit from this conversation.
alice marwick
on 16/8/08
I would really really enjoy this panel - this will be my third SXSW and I think it's really necessary to bring the reality of gender politics into the conversation.
evita cortez
on 16/8/08
i have never been to south by southwest but i would make plans to go if this panel happens
Anna Ruth
on 18/8/08
I would enjoy this panel very much. I hope it works out.
Michael Lindgren
on 18/8/08
Unfortunately the wonderland of the Internet has opened up yet another avenue for stupidity and misogyny and panels like this are an important part of the discussion.
last minute
on 15/5/09
I am so living this every day, good topic.
Essay help
on 7/8/09
I think this panel not speciallyty for wooman.
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cialis online
on 30/10/09
In general, I think any woman whose voice gets too big ends up on the receiving end of some madness. Looking forward to this panel.
Games Online
on 3/11/09
Great idea!
Art Directory
on 8/11/09
I believe any man who treats a woman cruelly should be avoided, whether it's in the natural world or on the Internet.
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