Mittwoch,
17.01.24
18:30
Backlash. Misogyny in the Digital Age
Eintritt frei
- Genre: Film & Diskussion
Veranstalter: Botschaft von Kanada, Paris-Lodron-Universität Salzburg
Veranstaltungsort: Literaturhaus
Backlash. Misogyny in the Digital Age
Veranstalter: Botschaft von Kanada, Paris-Lodron-Universität Salzburg
Veranstaltungsort: Literaturhaus
JOIN US AND VARIOUS GUESTS IN A FILM SCREENING AND A PANELDISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC OF GENDER BACKLASH
Since 2017 there has been a significant increase in harassment, threats andabuse 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 theirstruggles 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 discriminationagainst women.
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 & StateParliament
Zahra Khorshidi | Artist/Activist
Mag. Daniela Gutschi | Salzburg State Council – Opening Speech