Social media serves as a platform for connection, self expression and information sharing enabling women to amplify their voices, access resources and build communities, while also influencing culture and societal norms.

Social media platforms significantly influence women’s self perception and societal expectations with both positive and negative impacts.

Negative impacts – 

1. Unrealistic beauty standards distort self worth, perpetuate harmful comparisons and reinforce societal pressures.
2. Body shaming erodes self esteem, fosters negative self image and reinforces harmful societal norms.
3. Comparison and competition on social media fuel insecurity, low self esteem and conformity.
4. Stereotyping and objectification reduce women to limited roles, reinforcing harmful gender biases.
5.  Cyberbullying and harassment inflict emotional harm, silencing women and validating hostility online.

Positive impacts – 

1. Empowerment and activism through social media amplify women’s voices, challenging societal norms courageously.
2. Representation and diversity in media promote inclusivity, validating diverse women’s experiences nationwide.
3. Community building online fosters connection, support, and validation, empowering women’s identities collectively.
4.  Role models and inspirations empower women, instilling confidence and redefining societal norms.
5. Self expression and autonomy online enable women to reclaim their narratives and identity.