Puja Suresh Torawane

https://doi.org/10.64823/ijter.2605003

Women’s empowerment has become a pivotal concern in the digital era, with social media emerging as a significant platform for expression, participation, and visibility. This study examines how social media environments contribute tothe enhancement of women’s confidence, agency,andsocio-culturalrepresentation.It investigates the ways in which digital interactions enable women to challenge traditional barriers, assesses opportunities for leadership, and evaluates the transformative role of online communities. Thestudyalsoscrutinizesthelimitationsof social media, including online harassment, algorithmic biases, and privacy concerns, which can restrict women’s digital participation. By providing a critical overview of empowerment factors and constraints, this research analyzes the extent to which social media acts as a remarkable yet complex tool for empowerment. Consequently, the findings highlight the need for safer, inclusive, and supportive digital ecosystems that strengthen women’s voices and ensure equitable engagement across online platforms.