Theoretical Explanations for Digital Communication - Feminist

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Organised exploitation is one of the most undesirable consequences of globalisation yet is not considered to be a priority of any country
Arlaccki
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Found that both UK nationals and people from abroad are exploited in the sex industry (eg forced labour, domestic servitude, forced criminal activity etc) - The cases are often not reported or recognised
The Centre for Social Justice
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Digital communication helps reproduce patriarchy through sex exploitation (eg bride trafficking, sex tourism) - Digital communication can provide information about where prostitutes can be found - Live sex shows can be viewed online
Hughes
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Women should be part of technological advances rather than be reduced to a social construction within it - Technology can empower women rather than encourage them to conform to patriarchal ideas
Haraway
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Digital communication is now used by women from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds - It can be used a support forum when they face discrimination
Nakamura
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Women have used the internet to challenge patriarchy and sexism by creating websites that allow women to come together and share advice and experience (eg Mumsnet)
Cochrane
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This theory does not acknowledge other forms of inequality such as ethnic or class inequality
Evaluation
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Evaluation// Online feminist campaigns are created by and aimed at young women - It excludes older women who are less well connected online
Schuster
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Found that both UK nationals and people from abroad are exploited in the sex industry (eg forced labour, domestic servitude, forced criminal activity etc) - The cases are often not reported or recognised

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The Centre for Social Justice

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Digital communication helps reproduce patriarchy through sex exploitation (eg bride trafficking, sex tourism) - Digital communication can provide information about where prostitutes can be found - Live sex shows can be viewed online

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Women should be part of technological advances rather than be reduced to a social construction within it - Technology can empower women rather than encourage them to conform to patriarchal ideas

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Digital communication is now used by women from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds - It can be used a support forum when they face discrimination

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