EVENT DETAILS Join leaders from Blue Fever, Bumble, & O.School at SXSW 2019 as they discuss the importance of building female-focused internet spaces. About this Event ** You must have an SXSW Festival Badge to attend** SXSW Festival info/register here: https://www.sxsw.com/attend/ Panel info here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/events/PP82240 Women make up the majority of active social media users. What many don't consider is that these platforms were made by men, causing all major online spaces to cater to the male user. These platforms are typically public, subjecting women to bullying, trolling & harassment--83% of young women report this as a problem in their lives. As a result, women are combatting a sexist internet by moving behind closed doors & building new platforms away from the public crowd. They're participating in closed discussion groups tailored for them, finstas (fake instagrams), & 1:1/group private messaging. This panel will discuss the emergence of female-focused platforms & how spaces that prioritize women's needs (safety, authenticity, & empathy) will disrupt the Internet entirely.