Zoya Akhtar: Social media platforms enable abusers

The filmmaker is concerned about the psychological damage that the prevalence of online harassment is causing in young women. “There will come a time when alternative platforms with more stringent checks will emerge as a counterpoint while existing platforms will either have to change their moderation policies or remain saddled with only bullies abusing each other.” Poonam Muttreja, executive director, Population Foundation of India, adds, “It is important to highlight abusers who threaten and prevent women from expressing themselves freely.”