DIGITAL VOYEURISM: Netizen Reactions to the Objectification of Women in Celebrity Porn Leaks in Indonesia
Abstract
The digital realm provides unparalleled convenience while revealing substantial vulnerabilities, significantly impacting women. Digital platforms often create situations characterized by objectification, as seen in sexual exploitation, gender-based violence, and revenge pornography. This paper analyzes a notable case of objectification: the 2023 revenge pornography episode involving Indonesian popular figure Rebecca Klopper. This research thoroughly investigates her objectification within the broader discourse of digital media platforms. This research uses discourse and objectification theory to analyze online audiences' reactions to the extensive circulation of her private video content and to explore the prevalence of victim-blaming views perpetuating women's objectification. This study utilizes a qualitative netnographic approach to analyze user comments on social media on news articles about the incident. The findings indicate that social media platforms significantly contribute to the perpetuation of gender-based bias and the reinforcement of patriarchal norms, hence intensifying the detrimental impacts of objectification on women's mental health and well-being in digital contexts.
* This article is extended version of the paper presented in the International Conference on Contemporary Risk Studies (ICONICRS 2023)
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Lestari, F. D., Riveranika, N. L. F., & Prastowo, F. R. (2023). Digital Voyeurism:Â Netizen Reactions to the Objectification of Women in Celebrity Porn Leaks in Indonesia. Journal Communication Spectrum: Capturing New Perspectives in Communication 13(2), 96-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.36782/jcs.v13i2.2100Â
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