Nearly in one in five UK girls receive unwanted images online, poll finds
Summary
A poll by the charity Barnardo’s found that nearly one in five girls in the UK receive unwanted images online, and many experience online harassment and name-calling. The survey also showed that boys face pressure to act tough and often do not support peers who challenge sexist behavior.Key Facts
- Nearly 20% of UK girls reported receiving repeated unwanted images after asking the sender to stop.
- About 25% of girls said they had been called degrading names online.
- One in seven teenagers aged 13 to 15 had been asked to send nude photos.
- Over half of boys said they felt expected to act tough and hide their emotions.
- 41% of boys believed girls who post photos online should expect comments about their appearance.
- Many boys said their friends would not support them if they spoke against sexist comments.
- Barnardo’s is calling on the UK government to create stronger rules for tech companies to protect women and girls online.
- The government is considering setting an age limit for social media platforms, with decisions expected soon.
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