한국윤리교육학회

The problem of sexual violence in the metaverse is getting bigger and bigger. Since the metaverse is based on the mutual relationship between users, it is taking place in the metaverse in a form similar to sexual violence that occurs in relationships in real space. This thesis examines the problem of sexual violence occurring in Metaverse and explores preventive measures. First, I reviewed cyber sexual violence, digital sexual violence, and metaverse sexual violence occurring in cyberspace. Cyber sexual violence and digital sexual violence are often related because information and communication technology and digital technology are intertwined. With the development of artificial intelligence technology, sexual violence has also been expanded into a new form, and virtual sexual violence issues have also arisen in the metaverse. These sexual violence issues are basically related to the violation of the ethical principle of respect for autonomy. Therefore, as a method to prevent sexual violence in Metaverse, the law, technology, and ethical aspects of protecting autonomy were presented. However, more fundamental measures than legal and technical measures are ethical measures. This is because respect for autonomy can be protected as an optimal value when operated as an ethical norm within the metaverse rather than relying on laws or technology. I presented personal distance according to the ethical principle of respect for autonomy and practice of boundary ethics as a way to prevent sexual violence in Metaverse.