Role Of Law, Technology And Administration In Promoting Gender Equality

Abstract

Today the Gender Equality is a burning issue of debate worldwide. In the Indian context article 14, article 15(3), article 16, article 39(a), article (b), article (c) and article 42 are the relevant constitutional provisions in this regard.

In this digital age of globalisation and increasing use of digital technology the issue of Gender Equality has come across new challenges and issues to be dealt with. Since misuse of technology by using mobile phone, internet, and several social media platform has resulted in many woman and child susceptible to cybercrime.

No doubt the new digital technology has brought the world closer than the world ever before but at the same time it has created gender specific problems for vulnerable groups including woman and child. The cyber fraud is on rampant. Efforts are being made to prevent the misuse of cyber space by new legislation and policy and make the vulnerable section aware of various threats. Therefore one important dimension of issues and challenges pertaining to Gender Equality is the use and misuse of new technology. It is imperative to find out the modality of mew technology that it does not do any harm to woman and child but promote Gender Equality at large. This is the task under taken in this research.

The study will explore how modern technology particularly the cyber investigation will help not only promoting Gender Equality but also effectively dealing with the issues and challenges in contemporary Indian society. Therefore, socio-economic and technological empowerment through education is the greatest measure for bringing in Gender Equality in this age. Nonetheless to ensure access to digital skills and use of advance information and computer technology is a must for all irrespective of sex.

Online harassment and misuse of technology to threaten the ease of life of woman and child is an important aspect to be dealt with. In our business and corporate world we can’t afford to be gender biased if we believe in gender equality. Therefore the study at hand envision to explore how best we can digitally empower the people to move towards a better digital future, where Gender Equality can be ensured.