Casa Liken: A Platform With a Social Justice Approach

Abstract

This chapter examines the Casa Liken platform as a political statement and sanctuary for women, transgender and non-binary individuals, focusing on preserving and defending their intimacies in a digital space. Casa Liken emerges as a counter-narrative to mainstream digital platforms by prioritising the needs of bodies made vulnerable owing to their menstruation-related experiences and identities. The text discusses the foundation of Casa Liken on principles of social justice and inclusivity, distinguishing it through its unique ‘Oxytocin Design’ aimed at fostering authentic connections, non-competitive interactions and a supportive community environment, and through ‘Accompanied Moderation’, which aims to create dialogue. By creating a refuge away from mainstream and Alt Right platforms' hostility, Casa Liken addresses the mental health of its users as a consequential benefit, rather than its primary objective. This approach reflects a broader political stance on the role of digital spaces in society, advocating for a model that respects and protects the privacy, safety and dignity of women, trans and non-binary groups. The platform's governance, content moderation and user safety policies are analysed, highlighting how Casa Liken operationalises its commitment to freedom, equality and security. This case study contributes to the discourse on digital ethics, platform governance and the potential of technology to support marginalised communities' rights and well-being in a manifestation of a Social Justice Approach.

Citation

Otero, P.V. and Irusta, E. (2024), "Casa Liken: A Platform With a Social Justice Approach", Platform Governance and Social Justice (Digital Activism and Society: Politics, Economy And Culture In Network Communication), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 75-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-104-620241006