Among online daters, women are more likely than men to see online dating as unsafe

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March 5, 2020

Young women often face sexual harassment online – including on dating sites and apps

Among online daters, women are more likely than men to see online dating as unsafe

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Among online daters, women are more likely than men to see online dating as unsafe

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Young women often face sexual harassment online – including on dating sites and apps
Younger women who have used dating sites or apps are especially likely to report having negative interactions with others on these platforms
In 2017, 20% of young women reported they had been sexually harassed online
A majority of female online daters younger than 50 say harassment, unsolicited explicit messages are very common on dating platforms

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Young women often face sexual harassment online – including on dating sites and apps

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