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Zheng, Y. (2026). How Social Media Platforms Increase Cyberbullying against Marginalized Populations. Journal of Integrated Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(3), 0029. https://doi.org/10.62836/jissh.v3i3.0029
Volume 3, Issue 3, 2026

How Social Media Platforms Increase Cyberbullying against Marginalized Populations

Cyberbullying is a serious problem in society at present, and it affects marginalised groups, such as women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities, more severely. Protection of these groups is required because they have structural disadvantages at present and are more vulnerable; digital attacks may increase their isolation and cause serious mental and social harm. Three frameworks were used in this paper to study how the functions of a site, such as filtered viewing and a lack of defence mechanisms, exacerbate cyberbullying directed at marginalised groups. It has too much exposure, deliberate concealment and a lack of security in practice. Networks increase the gap and discrimination among groups, worsen injuries, and intensify virtual marginalisation. Policy proposals put forward more robust site protection, digital literacy and educational training.

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Supporting Agencies

  1. Funding: This research received no external funding.