The Digital Revolution: Implications Gender Equality and Women’s Rights

Abstract

The digital revolution presents both opportunities and risks for gender equality and women's rights. Despite
significant initiatives, a substantial digital gender gap persists, limiting the equitable realization of the benefits of digital transformation across various income countries. This paper aims to explore the implications of the digital revolution on gender equality and women's rights, with a focus on the existing digital gender gap and its impact on various aspects of women's lives. The research objectives and questions will guide the exploration to provide insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to address the digital gender gap and promote gender equality in the digital era. The literature review, together with theoretical framework, emphasises on the significance of addressing the digital gender gap and leveraging digital technology to advance gender equality. It delineates the need for concrete policy actions and systemic changes to ensure the equitable participation and inclusion of women in the digital economy. With the help of findings and subsequent discussion, the importance of exploring the underlying causes of the digital gender gap is realised, while recommendations identify possible solutions for enhanced digital inclusion of women and girls.