Role of Women in Nation Development (Book of Conference Proceedings of NIT Jamshedpur 2020) ISBN- 978-81-948050-4-5

Authors: Dr. Sagarika Dash

Abstract: Social media has brought a social reformation for Indian women who has been otherwise restricted and supressed since ages in the name of  societal norm and traditions. It has given our women a platform to discuss issues that otherwise considered too ‘sensitive’ in the public domain of Indian society.Their presence, visibility and voice in the social media  has led to women empowerment, cyber activism and a rise of new ‘feminism’. Indian women can be seen to be  more vocal, confidentand expressive due tothe existing social media’s support.

The paper will look into such social media events and campaigns to establish the fact thatsocial media support has successfully empowered the women giving them a voice and visibility. It will further discuss how the social media participation has helped the Indian women to raise concern and voice on issues related to them.

Keywords: Social Media, Social Status, Social media support, Social movement.