Understanding the Linkages between ICT and Empowerment: A Gendered Perspective

Abstract

Purpose: The paper examines the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in promoting gender equality in India.
Design/Methodology: The present work is based on secondary sources of data, therefore related literature is consulted in order to understand the linkages between ICT and women empowerment.
Findings: Gender inequality remains the basis for disempowerment of women and how the effective usage of ICT could lead to their empowerment. It takes into account the successful examples used worldwide, which could be adapted in the
Indian context. It also puts forth how Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which directly focuses on gender equality, can be achieved by using ICT effectively.
Research Limitations/Implications: The study is only confined to the role of ICT on empowering women.
Originality/Value: The present theme of study is an under researched area, therefore it will add to the already existing literature of ICT and its linkage with the empowerment of women.