Social Impact
Key Insights
Patterns Identified
• Survivors encounter increased familial and
• Survivors encounter increased familial and
• Fear of societal judgment discourages sur‐
• Fear of societal judgment discourages sur‐
• Digital harassment often pushes survivors to
• Survivors often face family-imposed restric‐
societal restrictions, including being silenced
due to honor and reputational concerns.
vivors from seeking help, perpetuating cycles
of silence.
retreat from both online and offline engage‐
ments.
Illustrative
Reflections
A participant explained that cultural norms,
especially in in the south of Jordan, reinforce the
idea that women should not publicly share their
experiences of TFGBV.
“The community talks about me as if
I’ve done something shameful just
because I reported harassment.”
societal restrictions, including being silenced
due to honor and reputational concerns.
vivors from seeking help, perpetuating cycles
of silence.
tions on digital use to avoid further harm.
• Survivors are stigmatized, leading to a loss of
trust in their community.
Discussion
Cultural norms surrounding honor and
reputation amplify the social consequences of
TFGBV. Interventions must address these
systemic barriers and foster environments that
encourage survivors to seek support without fear
of judgment.
A politically active participant explained,
“I stopped posting on social media
and attending events because the
harassment was relentless. It felt like
my voice was being erased.”
Another emphasized how victims internalize
blame, further isolating themselves from their
social networks.
“I’ve lost friends over this. They
think associating with me will
somehow tarnish their reputation.”
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