Sexual harassment exists in all walks of life and the 3D virtual reality simulation that is the metaverse is no exception. However, experts warn the immersive, all-consuming nature of virtual reality means sexual violence has even worse repercussions than harassment in other digital landscapes.
Nina Jane Patel, a psychotherapist who conducts research on the metaverse, has first-hand experience of sexual violence in the virtual environment. The 43-year-old mother-of-four recently revealed her “surreal nightmare” of being “gang raped” in virtual reality.
