Abstract
Despite recent improvements, gender equality remains a global
concern. Technology has helped women and girls gain equal access to
education, economic empowerment, political representation, and social
and cultural standards. Technology has promoted gender equality by
providing girls with superior education. Girls can now learn and connect
with teachers anywhere via internet platforms, e-learning, and digital
libraries. This has improved school quality and access, giving women
more job prospects. Technology has empowered women economically by
providing equal employment options. The gig economy allows women to work
from home, determine their hours, and have more work-life balance. Women
are starting their own enterprises, especially in e-commerce, where they
may reach global clientele. Social internet allows women to speak out on
political matters. This has increased women’s political representation,
particularly in historically silent countries. Finally, technology has
challenged societal and cultural standards like gender stereotypes that
have prevented women from reaching their full potential. Technology
empowers women to question gender conventions and expectations, changing
society’s view of women. Technology offers opportunity but also
challenges. For example, the gender digital divide limits women’s
technology use. Cyberbullying and harassment affect women more than
males online. In conclusion, technology can promote gender equality by
giving women equal access to education, economic possibilities,
political representation, and questioning social conventions. To make
technology accessible to all women and girls, there are hurdles.
