Sandra Håkansson

Sandra Håkansson

researcher Sweden

Sandra Håkansson is a researcher at Uppsala University who studies the impact of online harassment and threats against women in political positions. Her work highlights that female politicians face higher risks of hate and harassment compared to their male counterparts, often including sexualized threats and derogatory comments. Håkansson emphasizes the serious implications of this issue for democracy, noting that it often leads to women being silenced in public debates and avoiding certain topics altogether. She advocates for broader strategies to support politicians in fulfilling their roles free from intimidation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,559
Power
1,295$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,559 $2,700,000 1,295$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,559 $2,700,000 1,295$
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