BLUF
Gendered disinformation is a tactic used by Foreign State and Non-State actors to silence women with the view to undermine democracy and free speechSummary
KEY POINTS:
- This bulletin by the US Department of State defines gendered disinformation and how it is used to silence women.
- Foreign state and non-state actors use gendered disinformation in attacks; often using social media to discredit their target in a coordinated manner.
- Goal of disinformation is to create uncertainty, undermine democracy, and to limit free speech.
References
- Media Check: United States Department of State - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
- COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
