Understanding Ableist Hate and Harassment Experienced by Disabled Content Creators on Social Media

Explore a 15-minute conference talk from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems that delves into the ableist hate and harassment experienced by disabled content creators on social media. Learn about the taxonomy of 11 types of ableist hate, including eugenics-related speech and denial of accessibility needs. Discover how ableism impacts creators' well-being and content creation practices, and examine the differences in experiences based on intersecting identities such as race and sexuality. Gain insights into platform-enabled ableism, coping strategies, and safeguarding measures developed by disabled creators. This presentation, part of the Online Toxicity session, offers valuable perspectives on the challenges faced by marginalized content creators in the digital space.

“Vulnerable, Victimized, and Objectified”: Understanding Ableist Hate and Harassment Experienced ...