# A VIRTUAL SAFE SPACE? AN APPROACH OF INTERSECTIONALITY AND SOCIAL IDENTITY TO BEHAVIOR IN VIRTUAL...

## Overview

**Authors:** Kata Szita

**Publication Date:** 2022

**Link:** <https://jdsr.se/ojs/index.php/jdsr/article/view/91/67>

**Keywords:** social virtual reality, intersectionality, social identity, virtual body, avatar, Virtual spaces, Marginalized individuals, Online platforms, Safe environments, Discrimination, Digital exclusion, Harassment, Inclusive environments

**Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

## Summary

Explores the concept of virtual spaces as safe environments for marginalized individuals. It investigates how online platforms create and sustain these spaces and whether they can serve as genuine refuges from discrimination. The study delves into the dynamics of safety and support within virtual communities, highlighting challenges such as digital exclusion, harassment, and the complexities of creating truly inclusive environments.