Description
Across social media and digital platforms, a new battleground for feminism is emerging. The rise of the manosphere, the resurgence of ‘tradwife’ ideals and the increasing visibility of extreme and algorithm-driven sexual content are all influencing how gender, power and identity are understood, particularly by younger audiences.
This panel explores how these forces intersect, asking what happens when misogyny is not only visible, but amplified.
Bringing together writers, researchers and cultural commentators, we unpack the systems behind these trends and consider how feminism can respond, resist and evolve in an era defined by technology.
About the Authors
Professor Clare McGlynn KC (Hon)
Professor Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) is a Professor of Law at Durham University and an expert on violence against women and girls. McGlynn’s research has helped shape criminal laws addressing online abuse and extreme pornography. McGlynn also advises governments, organisations and technology companies on online violence against women. Exposed: The Rise of Extreme Porn and How We Fight Back, was published in 2026.
Natasha Walter
Natasha Walter’s books include Living Dolls: the Return of Sexism, The New Feminism, and Before the Light Fades. She has worked as a journalist for the Guardian, Independent and Observer and is the founder and former director of Women for Refugee Women. She has been Visiting Professor of Women’s Rights at Cambridge University and is currently Honorary Professor at the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London.
Tasneem Chopra
Tasneem Chopra OAM is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, MC and Cross-cultural consultant whose award winning work champions inclusion, leadership and social change. With over 800 clients across the globe, Tasneem is sought after for her signature wit, warmth and captivating stage presence.
She has charmed audiences at AGM’s, flagship Keynotes, IDERD, IWD, academic conferences, Writers Festivals, policy launches and more.
A published writer, TEDx presenter and media commentator featured on the ABC, SBS, BBC, and Al Jazeera, Tasneem has been recognised with an Order of Australia for advancing equity, is the inaugural Ambassador for Women of Colour Australia and a former Anti Racism Champion with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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