JBS Vol 26. Num 1. 2024. Article 4 - Digital Violence against Women in Bangladesh - Unpacking its Causes and Effects

Gender norms play a crucial role both in the expansion of digital violence and in its effects. Unlike other studies on digital violence which focus on the different forms of such actions against women, this paper identifies the root causes and gendered effects of digital violence in Bangladesh. This research recruits a qualitative approach using literature review and in-depth interviews. It uses holistic coding for data analysis and the findings highlight the root causes and effects of digital violence against women in Bangladesh. The causes include abuse of digital platforms, a lack of accountability mechanisms, financial interest, and patriarchal dominance over digital spaces. Practices of patriarchy through digital platforms can also result in social exclusion for women. The paper ends with recommendations to combat digital violence against women.