Empowerment of Tribal Young Women Through Digital Media: A roadmap for an inclusive and Equitable World
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Digital Media, Tribal Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Inclusive GrowthAbstract
Empowering tribal young women through digital media is a crucial step toward achieving an inclusive and equitable world. Tribal communities, particularly women, often face systemic challenges such as geographic isolation, limited access to education, and economic marginalization. Digital media can bridge these gaps by providing opportunities for education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and active socio-political participation. This paper explores the transformative potential of digital platforms in empowering tribal women, with a focus on sustainable development and circular economy principles. It identifies key challenges, including the digital divide, socio-cultural barriers, and cybersecurity issues, and proposes actionable recommendations for creating a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable digital ecosystem. Aligning with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), this research emphasizes the role of digital media in integrating tribal women into global development frameworks.
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