Misogyny
Misogyny is a common feature across organised extremist movements as well as individual users. It spans a gamut including attacks on women in politics, the spread of non-consensual sexual imagery and algorithmic recommendations of toxic dating advice.
ISD works with policymakers, civil society groups and others to document the spread and transformation of online misogyny so they can better combat it.
August 20, 2026
Lexical laundering: The mainstreaming of antisemitic neologisms from 4chan and forums
New ISD research traces 'lexical laundering'— how antisemitic slang moves from 4chan into mainstream feeds while keeping its in-group meaning.
Antisemitism, Identity-Based Hate and Abuse, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety
Further Reading
May 19, 2025
The ‘Cost of Doing Politics’? Gendered Abuse and Digital Platforms’ Role in Undermining Democracy
Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
March 26, 2025
Votes and Vitriol: Online Abuse Targeting Women Candidates in the 2024 French Legislative Elections
Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Threats to Public Figures
March 24, 2025
Crushing Comments: Gendered Harassment during the 2024 EU Parliament Elections on TikTok
Accountability and Speech Protection, Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
