Through the use of social media platforms, the #MeeToot movement continues to make many women around the world feel empowered in addressing issues of systemic sexual harassment and abuse. Similarly, data driven technologies such as menstruation apps continue to provide convenience and planning. But at what cost?
However, critical questions around online consent remain around the use of and sharing of our data. In this article, feminist activist Semanur Karaman reflects on online consent from a gender perspective through centering reflections and work by feminist activists around the world. She says "Despite aggressive data regimes infiltrating our lives and imposing a significant impact on agency and politics, women, trans* and gender non-conforming individuals are engaged in a resilient effort to reclaim discussions on consent and autonomy." Read the article to find out more!
