Journal of Applied Ethics and Philosophy;vol. 7

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Netcitizenship : Addressing Cyberevenge and Sexbullying

Cohen-Almagor, Raphael

Permalink : http://hdl.handle.net/2115/68221
JaLCDOI : 10.14943/jaep.7.14
KEYWORDS : Cyberevenge;homophobic bullying;Internet;netcitizenship;responsibility;revenge porn;sexbullying;sextortion;social networking

Abstract

This article discusses the phenomena of Cyberevenge, sexbullying, and sextortion, especially among young people. The discussion, based on extensive review of books, research reports, newspapers, journal articles and pertinent websites, analyzes these challenges. The article suggests some remedies to counter these online social ills which pertain to promoting responsibility of netcitizens, schools, governments, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and social networking sites.

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