Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society

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dc.contributor.advisorBerg, Julieen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorMoult, Kelleyen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, Melissa Isabellaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-26T12:17:00Z
dc.date.available2016-07-26T12:17:00Z
dc.date.issued2016en_ZA
dc.description.abstractIn a cyborg society where people exist both organically and via technology, sexual expression and interaction via technology has become 'normal'. The controversy surrounding sexting stems from contemporary literature and media portraying it as coercive, harmful and unacceptable, with particular reference to young females. Qualitative data on this phenomenon is extremely limited and biased, potentially resulting in unjust limitations and restrictions. This study investigates Millennial sexting behaviour by considering general and gendered perceptions of sexting to better understand the phenomenon; its risks, benefits, and the practice itself. An exploratory mixed methods study amongst university students (N = 579) revealed expected and unexpected findings. Respondents acknowledged sexting's risks, while the benefits of and motivations for sexting were emphasised with little evidence of negative pressure. It is argued that the benefits of sexting greatly outweigh the potential risks, but moreover, that sexting is a primarily feminist practice that holds much promise. The need for sextual education and awareness of sext-consent is examined, as theoretical and policy implications are discussed.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationMeyer, M. I. (2016). <i>Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20774en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMeyer, Melissa Isabella. <i>"Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Institute of Criminology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20774en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMeyer, M. 2016. Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Meyer, Melissa Isabella AB - In a cyborg society where people exist both organically and via technology, sexual expression and interaction via technology has become 'normal'. The controversy surrounding sexting stems from contemporary literature and media portraying it as coercive, harmful and unacceptable, with particular reference to young females. Qualitative data on this phenomenon is extremely limited and biased, potentially resulting in unjust limitations and restrictions. This study investigates Millennial sexting behaviour by considering general and gendered perceptions of sexting to better understand the phenomenon; its risks, benefits, and the practice itself. An exploratory mixed methods study amongst university students (N = 579) revealed expected and unexpected findings. Respondents acknowledged sexting's risks, while the benefits of and motivations for sexting were emphasised with little evidence of negative pressure. It is argued that the benefits of sexting greatly outweigh the potential risks, but moreover, that sexting is a primarily feminist practice that holds much promise. The need for sextual education and awareness of sext-consent is examined, as theoretical and policy implications are discussed. DA - 2016 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2016 T1 - Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society TI - Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20774 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/20774
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMeyer MI. Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Institute of Criminology, 2016 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20774en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentInstitute of Criminologyen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Lawen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherCriminology, Law and Societyen_ZA
dc.titleLet's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg societyen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMPhilen_ZA
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