MITALI MUKHERJEE, ADITI RATHO, SHRUTI JAIN
Social media has had a transformative impact on how people live, engage with one another, and work. However, it can be a double-edged sword as it constantly evolves owing to modern technological innovation. This cannot be more true for the world’s women: social media gives them political, financial, and social empowerment, even as they battle lack of access, language barriers, and safety concerns. This paper analyses the intersection of social media and gender issues in India. It outlines the evolution of social media and explores whether it has become more conscious of gender representation over the last decade. It examines why women are unable to meaningfully reap the benefits of social media, and evaluates current mechanisms for online safety in India. It offers specific recommendations to make social media more inclusive and safer for the country’s women.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/unsocial-media/
