'When the internet first emerged, we saw in this tool the opportunity for women to have a space to exercise their rights. Now, we find a space where violence and gender stereotypes are reproduced,' writes Angie Contreras | Opinion
This story is part of 'Systems Error', a series by CNN As Equals, investigating how your gender shapes your life online. For information about how CNN As Equals is funded and more, check out our FAQs.
The internet has brought unprecedented access and connectivity to people of all socioeconomic levels in every region of the world, but research and data overwhelmingly shows a continued gender divide online. Women still have less access to the internet, with men being 21% more likely to be online than women globally. And when women are online, they face more harassment and abuse and are generally less safe than men. We asked six digital experts and activists from around the world to reflect on this ongoing problem and suggest ways we can create an internet that works better for women: An internet that women want. The views expressed in this commentary are their own.
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