Tessel in Cyberspace - Season 1

First aired: 9/3/2023 4 episodes

Episodes

1. Clout Chaser or Internethero?

Aired: 9/3/2023

In this first episode, Tessel examines the effectiveness of cyberspace as a battleground for social activism and discusses the criticism of online actions. Tessel interviews hashtag activists from Kick Out Zwarte Piet, BLM and gender expression coach on TikTok and Instagram to understand why they speak out online.

2. How feminist is OnlyFans?

Aired: 9/10/2023

This episode delves into the accessibility of online sex work through social media and OnlyFans. The feminist issues surrounding sex work are discussed, at the same time there is the possibility that online sex work can be empowering. Tessel interviews dominatrix Coco from OnlyFans, Feya from Pornhub and QuennDragon, a paid men shamer, to understand how the internet has influenced their quest for independence.

3. Does the internet make us gay?

Aired: 9/17/2023

Tessel investigates how TikTok algorithms offer queer content to users and how the internet contributes to the discovery of LGBTI identities. Researchers call the increase in trans people a 'social contagion'. Tessel discusses queer activism and the search for identity online with Jamela, Nadine and Sarah, who share their own experiences.

4. Manosphere: toxic or not?

Aired: 9/24/2023

Tessel delves into the manosphere on the internet, where men from different subgroups such as incels, pick-up artists and men's rights activists can be found. She explores how boys end up in this online world, the degree of misogyny and their trust in the world. Conversations with crypto influencer Shariff, Mancademy founder Rienk, and ex-Red Pill Community member Joël reveal the complex landscape of traditional masculinity and anti-feminism.