Women Empowerment in Digital Era : Review of Literature and Future Research Directions

Abstract

Background of the study Women form almost half of the world's population and a substantial portion of the labor force. Digitalization has touched every aspect of the human world, with an emphasis on the empowerment of women. To fully engage women in economic life and achieve sustainable growth on a global scale, the empowerment of women is a vital objective. Women's integration and participation into sustainable development are viewed as beginning points for women's empowerment. Objectives of the Study: This conceptual paper aims to review the literature pertaining to the empowerment of women in the digital age and to recommend future research directions. This article examines how the empowerment of women in the digital world contributes to sustainable economic growth. Methodology: Desk research strategy has been used in this study. Using the journal articles found in the Emerald, Taylor & Francis, and JSTOR databases, a structured literature evaluation was undertaken, and closely relevant papers were selected for the study. Key Findings and discussion: There is a dearth of study on the relationship between women empowerment and digitization, as well as the contribution of women empowerment to economic development. Women's ability to participate in economic development has been hindered by their lack of knowledge and skills in digital technologies, which is a consequence of industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution. Digital technology is a potent tool that facilitates economic expansion. Digital technologies have played a significant influence in the advancement of women and created prospects for their empowerment. Women's empowerment is crucial for accelerating economic expansion. The economic empowerment of women is now seen as a prerequisite for a nation's advancement.