Femininity on Social Media

Authors

• Allison Peguero, University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract

Allison Peguero is a biology major from Malden, MA. The inspiration for her research is having often “witnessed the hate women receive when sharing their interests and passions online.” Allison feels that this conduct has been “normalized” online and in social media. She also finds it interesting to witness the way people conduct themselves online versus the way they truly are offline. This juxtaposition inspired her essay “to not only explore this topic further, but to analyze how this connects with the misogyny that I and many other women have experienced online.” The freedom to pursue her interest in this topic, and to find her own niche, was one of the most enjoyable parts of the writing process and it allowed her to “improve critical thinking skills and write with confidence and discipline.” Allison has always enjoyed writing and is passionate about her education. She loves being able to “explore different subject matters, and join conversations, even those that don’t have clear answers.”

Recommended Citation

Peguero, Allison (2024) "Femininity on Social Media," Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/undercurrents/vol4/iss1/7