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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
How social media empowered women leadership in Panchayat Raj: A case study of Uttar Pradesh
Authors
Sandeep Singh
Abstract
Male leadership has always dominated India's Panchayati Raj system.
However, by giving women's views a platform and enabling their leadership in
local administration, social media and the reservation for women in PRIs have
started to undermine this norm. This study looks at how social media empowers
female leaders in Uttar Pradesh, India's Panchayati Raj organizations. Through
the use of a qualitative research technique and the analysis of multiple case
studies, this study shows how social media has sparked women's leadership and
political engagement. The results highlight how digital platforms have the
power to revolutionize gender equity in rural governance. Despite significant
advancements, issues including socioeconomic hurdles, patriarchal norms, and low
levels of digital literacy still exist, underscoring the necessity for
all-encompassing approaches to fully realize social media's liberating
potential. In order to promote women's leadership in Panchayati Raj
institutions, this study suggests improving digital literacy, eliminating
online harassment, guaranteeing fair access to technology, and creating support
networks.
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Pages:5-8
How to cite this article:
Sandeep Singh "How social media empowered women leadership in Panchayat Raj: A case study of Uttar Pradesh". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 5-8
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