Tag: social media
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Reddit’s Shame: The Ongoing Problem of Lesbophobia on Social Media
Content Warning: This piece contains distressing images, as well as lesbophobic and misogynistic language. As we step into a new year, it is disheartening to acknowledge that the lesbian community continues to face persistent challenges. One of the most painful issues is the prevalence of lesbophobic content on social media platforms and the alarming reluctance…
MissJSquared
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Sapphic State Of Mind – Why Can’t We Say Lesbian?: How Social Media Algorithms Silence Lesbian Voices
In an age where social media claims to be a great connector, one would assume that all voices—especially those from marginalised groups—would find a platform. Yet, for lesbians, simply using the word “lesbian” in hashtags often leads to a shadowy corner of the internet, hidden by algorithms that mistake identity for obscenity. For a community…
MissJSquared
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She Said What She Said! – Lesbian Spaces Are NOT Your Validation Troughs!
Dear readers, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but nobody on the internet can tell you that you ‘look gay’ or whether lesbians en masse will accept your body type, OR whether your nightstand is homosexual presenting enough to score you a date with Renee Rapp. Seriously, what is up with that…
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