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Verity Trott is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at Monash University. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital activism, online communities, and the social and cultural dynamics of digital media technologies. Trott's recent monograph, 'Feminist Activism & Platform Politics' (2022), explores the negotiation of gendered spaces within digital environments, emphasizing feminist activism and the #MeToo movement. She has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of digital networks and counterpublics, particularly regarding online harassment and the reproduction of hegemonic masculinity. Trott has published works in leading international journals, including 'New Media & Society' and 'Feminist Media Studies', and is actively involved in projects examining the societal implications of automated systems and datafication. Her teaching and supervision interests encompass topics related to feminist data politics and digital cultures, guiding PhD students on projects that investigate far-right digital networks, LGBTQ+ digital experiences, and media representations of women across diverse cultures. Trott's expertise aligns with various UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting her commitment to impactful research in the digital media landscape.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Teaching and researching in the field of digital media, with a focus on digital activism and online communities.
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