The impact of social media on women empowerment in the United Arab Emirates

Abstract

The convergence of offline and online worlds is becoming quite prevalent, as it involves the intersection of social media, digital infrastructure, and empowerment. Social media has rapidly become a powerful tool for women to voice their opinions, advocate for their rights, and connect with like-minded individuals from all around the world, therefore the rise of social media platforms has allowed women to participate in the online world easily breaking down barriers that have held them back throughout history, it has allowed women to amplify their voices and create supportive communities that played a great role in empowering women. Despite the many benefits of social media for women's empowerment, it has also been accompanied by many challenges.