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Deborah White1, Lesley McMillan2
1Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Violence Against Women
|July 23, 2019
Summary
New anti-rape technologies for women, including apps and wearable devices, are emerging online. However, these tools may have unintended consequences that could harm victims and their legal cases.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology of Technology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- The rise of sexual violence necessitates innovative preventative strategies.
- There is an increasing availability of new technologies marketed to women for personal safety.
- These technologies include mobile applications, wearable devices, and internal/external body-worn instruments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the benefits, limitations, and potential unintended consequences of emerging anti-rape technologies for women.
- To examine the physical, social, and legal implications of these safety devices.
- To assess whether these technologies may inadvertently harm the users they are designed to protect.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of promotional websites for anti-rape technologies.
- Critical examination of device functionalities and claims.
- Assessment of potential risks and benefits based on available information.
Main Results:
- Emerging anti-rape technologies, promoted online, encompass a range of devices like apps and wearables.
- These technologies present potential benefits but also significant limitations.
- Unintended physical, social, and legal consequences for women are a concern.
Conclusions:
- The proliferation of anti-rape technologies requires careful consideration of their actual impact on women's safety and legal recourse.
- Unforeseen outcomes associated with these devices could potentially undermine victims and their cases.
- Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay between technology, safety, and victim support.
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