(Un)hidden sexualism on gaming platform Twitch.tv

Abstract

The development of modern technology has fundamentalny affected the functioning of people in social life. This includes not only changes in the possibilities of communication, knowledge acqusition and intercultural exchange, but also the emergence of new forms of entertainment. An attractive modern way of spending leisure time is watching online broadcasts on streaming platforms. The purpose of this paper is to describe the Twitch.tv platform and to introduce the problem of sexuality occuring there, which is a serious threat to the development of young people. The paper presents the development of Twitch over the years and the possibilities of this platform. In addition, the activities of individual female influencers are described, briefly characterizing examples of scorching behavior.