'Hollaback!' is an app that allows victims to document and share incidents of harassment with the public. For many women, street harassment is an unfortunate part of daily life. This app gives women the power to record these painful moments and help prevent future incidents of harassment.
The app provides a mobile map for women to see, track and record instances of street harassment. The map-based interface gives women a visual way to observe which areas of a city are prone to greater incidents of street harassment. Those who experience verbal or physical abuse are encouraged to share their stories on the app by using the hashtag '#iHollaback.' The ultimate goal is to raise awareness and eventually prevent future instances of harassment.
The app gives women a new tool for documenting and sharing their painful experiences with others.
Harassment-Mapping Apps
This App Allows Victims to Record and Share Incidents of Harassment
Trend Themes
1. Street Harassment Mapping - Using mapping technology to record and visualize incidents of street harassment for awareness and prevention.
2. Victim Empowerment - Developing apps that give victims of harassment a platform to document and share their experiences for support and prevention.
3. Social Media Activism - Harnessing the power of social media to raise awareness and create a collective voice against street harassment.
Industry Implications
1. Safety and Security - Creating innovative solutions for personal safety and security in public spaces.
2. Social Networking - Developing platforms and apps that connect individuals with shared experiences and provide support.
3. Technology and Mapping - Utilizing mapping and location-based technology to visualize and analyze data related to social issues like street harassment.