Study finds Irish female journalists face 'concerning' levels of online hostility

Aggressive or sexually violent language or images, filming or photographing on-street incidents, and ridiculing online, accusations of bias or purporting 'fake news', and 'pile-ons' were among hostility experienced by Irish female journalists. File picture: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire

Irish female journalists face up to 15 types of online hostility, with broadcasters, political, and social affairs reporters receiving even “heavier” negative attention, a “concerning” new study has found.

Aggressive or sexually violent language or images, filming or photographing on-street incidents, and ridiculing online, accusations of bias or purporting “fake news”, and “pile-ons” were among hostility experienced by Irish female journalists.