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Introduction <p>Given the growing influence of digital spaces in shaping public conversations, it is essential to comprehend the dynamics of violence and discrimination targeting the queer community within these platforms. The use of hate speech, insulting language, and stereotyping exemplifies discursive violence, which further promotes damaging narratives that reinforce existing societal biases.</p> Methods <p>The present study investigated the widespread use of discursive and symbolic aggression towards the queer community in India, specifically focusing on internet trolling through social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The researchers selected 30 profiles from the above social media platforms of queer content creators using snowball sampling. These profiles contained posts that documented their experiences within the queer community and their daily lives. The study used a qualitative methodology, employing content analysis of online interactions through comments and reels to examine complex characteristics of online trolling directed at the queer community.</p> Results <p>The study finds that online trolling functions as symbolic violence, using symbols, memes, and emojis to reinforce harmful narratives and deepen the marginalisation of queer communities. The findings further reveal that these dynamics are embedded within the specific socio-cultural context of India, where heteronormative values and traditional perceptions of sexuality continue to shape public attitudes. Additionally, the research identifies significant psychosocial consequences associated with persistent online harassment, including heightened emotional distress, reduced perceptions of safety, and adverse impacts on the overall psychological well-being of queer individuals.</p> Conclusion and Policy Implication <p>As a result, the queer community </p> <p>Through explaining the many forms of verbal and symbolic harm against the queer community, the study was able to provide contributions to the ongoing discussion surrounding queer rights in India for anti-hate/harassment policy. Additionally, it offers insights into legal, cultural and community-based approaches for establishing online spaces that are safer and more inclusive.</p>

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Words That Wound: Discursive Violence and the Trolling of LGBTQAI+ Community in Social Media

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    2026年3月23日

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  • Bandana Meher,
  • Arun Kumar Acharya

摘要

Introduction

Given the growing influence of digital spaces in shaping public conversations, it is essential to comprehend the dynamics of violence and discrimination targeting the queer community within these platforms. The use of hate speech, insulting language, and stereotyping exemplifies discursive violence, which further promotes damaging narratives that reinforce existing societal biases.

Methods

The present study investigated the widespread use of discursive and symbolic aggression towards the queer community in India, specifically focusing on internet trolling through social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The researchers selected 30 profiles from the above social media platforms of queer content creators using snowball sampling. These profiles contained posts that documented their experiences within the queer community and their daily lives. The study used a qualitative methodology, employing content analysis of online interactions through comments and reels to examine complex characteristics of online trolling directed at the queer community.

Results

The study finds that online trolling functions as symbolic violence, using symbols, memes, and emojis to reinforce harmful narratives and deepen the marginalisation of queer communities. The findings further reveal that these dynamics are embedded within the specific socio-cultural context of India, where heteronormative values and traditional perceptions of sexuality continue to shape public attitudes. Additionally, the research identifies significant psychosocial consequences associated with persistent online harassment, including heightened emotional distress, reduced perceptions of safety, and adverse impacts on the overall psychological well-being of queer individuals.

Conclusion and Policy Implication

As a result, the queer community

Through explaining the many forms of verbal and symbolic harm against the queer community, the study was able to provide contributions to the ongoing discussion surrounding queer rights in India for anti-hate/harassment policy. Additionally, it offers insights into legal, cultural and community-based approaches for establishing online spaces that are safer and more inclusive.