Survey reveals large number of Kiwi women abused onlineJESS BOVEY/ SUPPLIED Wellington-based blogger Jess Bovey with 11-month-old son Baxter. Almost three-quarters of Kiwi women under 30 have experienced some form of online bullying, a new survey claims. "It also exposes the high emotional toll online harassment is having on New Zealand women, and brings to light the uncomfortable truth that some Kiwi women are feeling violated, abused and frightened by their online experiences. "I suspect a lot of people who are harassed online don't report it because they don't think it will lead to any change." "This survey uncovers the prevalence of harassment against women in the online world, and sheds light on the extent of the problem in our society.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2016 04:41 UTC