Abstract

In the latest episode of the British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network Podcast, hosts Dr. Rachel Keighley and Simone Taghavi explore the dark side of digital body politics.
They are joined by Dr. Lauren Steckles-Young (University of Sunderland) to discuss her groundbreaking digital ethnographic research into platforms like Reddit and Tattle Life. They tackle the tough questions:
How does technology facilitate new forms of violence?
Why is fatphobia so normalized in online health and fitness spaces?
Where are moderation systems failing to protect users from online hate?
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in criminology, digital harm, and the fight for safer online communities.