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- 1Two thirds of women restrict online behaviour over digital violence●Digitale Gewalt im Netz: Mehrheit der Frauen schränkt Verhalten im Internet ein Aus Angst vor digitaler Gewalt verändern
A new survey in Germany finds that two thirds of women change how they behave online out of fear of digital violence, with young women especially affected. The majority reported restricting their internet use in some way. Commentators say the findings underline how widespread online harassment and abuse have become, and how their effects reach well beyond the screen into women's everyday participation in digital life.
- 2The Case for a Techlash Against Digital Life●Can We Survive the Digital Age Without Going Analogue? A Case for Techlash
A commentary argues that people may need to step back from digital technology, making the case for a 'techlash' — a backlash against the dominance of digital tools in everyday life. The piece questions whether it is possible to survive the digital age without reverting to analogue habits, reflecting a growing debate about screen dependence, privacy and the effects of constant connectivity on wellbeing.