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Trolls attack Anne Hathaway’s baby bump, proving online toxicity knows no bounds

Online policing of pregnant women's bodies shows internet connection is a tool of control, not community.

Trolls attack Anne Hathaway’s baby bump, proving online toxicity knows no bounds
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Online platforms transform human connection into a relentless tribunal, where every aspect of existence, even pregnancy, is scrutinised and judged. This isn't engagement, it's surveillance. The internet didn't foster connection, it amplified our worst tendencies, turning shared spaces into public stocks. Anonymity permits cruelty, dismantling genuine human interaction. Connection has become a performance, not a communion. What hope is there for authentic digital relationships when public shaming is the default?

The strongest counter

Social media offers unparalleled community for expectant mothers. Shared experiences and support networks outweigh the isolated instances of negativity. It’s about how individuals choose to engage.

Audit trail
  • ·Online body shaming
  • ·Public shaming culture
  • ·Anonymity fuels abuse
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