Blurred lines- the new battle of the sexes

We live in a patriarchal society- a male dominated society (include in introduction/conclusion)

• In the 21st century, it seems to be that men feel able to be negative about women and I would argue that one of the main influences is technology.
• Kirsty Wark- journalist 
• Often, forms of prejudice stem from humour and then are brushed off as 'banter', almost turning it around to make out the other person is in the wrong.
• Is the language that is offensive to women socially acceptable? Is it ok to use it if it is a joke?
• Technology enables people to write and make comments- written language is more permanent.
• The difference between sexism now and sexism 20 years ago is that it is now written down. It used to be private whereas now it is public.
• 'Blurred lines'- lyrics in a song are different to someone going out into the world and carrying out these actions.
• Sexist humour can facilitate sexism- makes it more socially accepted.
• The online abuse of women in the public eye is only possible because of social media.
• Can women in the public eye, escape trolls?
• Is language different online? Is it less real?- Kirsty Wark
• Dr Clare Hardacre- gender focus analysis of trolls..
• Sexist views in the media become amplified online. Then there's a feedback loop and then it becomes more amplified in the media- often known as an amplification spiral.
• Who owns the media?- White men
• Internet hasn't created mesogyny- it has facilitated it.
• Taboo language e.g slag, slut, whore.