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May 29, 2013

Facebook Pledges to Confront Anti-Women Hate After Boycott 
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Facebook has agreed to change its policies on content promoting rape
following a viral grassroots campaign by feminist activists. The social
media site had come under fire for allowing posts that back violence
against women despite banning other forms of hate speech. Using the
Twitter hashtag #FBRape, tens of thousands of people targeted Facebook's
sponsors, leading some to pull their ads. On Tuesday, Facebook announced
it would work with Women, Action and the Media and other feminist groups
to update its policies.

 

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