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Jillian York

“For example, Twitter and Facebook—both of which happily hosted Kim Kardashian’s nude bottom—removed the word “vagina” from an advertisement marketing a book about female anatomy, written by prominent gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter.21 Similarly, journalist Sarah Lacy found that she was unable to advertise her book, entitled A Uterus Is a Feature, on Facebook.22 Plus-sized women have had their Instagram accounts removed for posting selfies in bikinis—something that skinny women do all the time without reprisal.23 Both platforms have also blocked advertisements for information about teen pregnancy, proper bra fitting, and gynecologist visits.24”

Jillian York, Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism
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Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism by Jillian York
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