admin We are living in an ever-connected era where huge bundles flow from one part of the world to the other. Even the remotest of the places are covered in the web called the Internet and it has multiple pros and cons for everyone. Though, the pros have always managed to kick out the cons when talking about the internet. One more interesting thing happening on our planet is that after so many years of suppression, finally, women are leading the charge of the most important events, organizations, meeting and are standing at the same level shoulder to shoulder to the men of the world. Finally, we are getting the meaning of feminism. Even though the process is too long, we now have a great start to the turn of events.
In this article, we are going to focus on how these two important events of the century have collided for the benefit of the humankind. Why just humankind? It is benefiting every species residing on this planet and may someday help the species of other planets. With that in mind, let’s get into depths–
- Showcasing Hidden Talents
Although this point can be used for all the people alike without confusing them in gender conundrum, it has especially been important for women. For so many centuries, women were just seen as the manager of household duties and were never really appreciated for the skills they possessed. Now, the Internet is helping them showcase their skills in all the fields including the one’s conventionally seen to be the “men only” domains. We are now seeing women writers emerge from blogging websites, we see great women filmmakers come to the notice of the world by making films on online portals, we see some great women chefs who started youtube channel at the comfort of their homes and now have a whole show by their name.
- Freedom to Work Anytime
Now we can agree that the duties of the household are not just that of women but of all the members the family. But for now, the conditions aren’t utopian. The Internet did help in making time flexibility a matter of freedom for women. Especially, the single mothers around the globe are getting the most benefit out of this newfound freedom to work. On a job, one seldom gets free time during the day while with the help of the Internet, people can take off-time during the day and work during the evenings.
- Making Money
Arguably, the most fascinating advantage of the Internet is that it has opened the doors of the finances for the women and this has made them financially independent which is one of the important things in the capitalistic nature of our society. They are not a burden to anyone ones they have the grip over monetary acts of life and can live life on their own rules. Earning money helps you take all the small and big decisions of your life and depending on your parents, spouse or partner. It also gives you tremendous control over your life.
- Advertising and Personal Branding
Social Media Platforms and media, in general, have made it possible for people to become brands of their own. Everyone is different and possess different sets of skills. Skills may collide but the collection of skills is always unique to the person. This attracts brands towards the person and their products. Women, who were mostly confined to the works of a homemaker are now, with the Internet, appealing relevant brands for themselves and their products. There are no filters in the process and now it is all upon what people like. If you provide masses value, brands are going to pay you handsomely.
- Learning New Skills
Learning new skills has never been easier. You can just google the word and millions of results are in front of you. There are online courses for free and for a few bucks which can help you learn all the things from the comfort of your home. This helps the women who were always confined to their homes and weren’t allowed to experience the outside world. Indeed, this option is not the best alternative for a human to human interaction but it is one stepping stone towards the freedom of an individual.
Women and the Internet are helping this world become a more flourishing and at the same time more accepting and peaceful society. The combination of these two have unlocked the key to international harmony and serenity and has been a propeller of success, advancement and evolution of humans and technologies alike. The road is still long to an equalitarian society where all sexualities and genders are respected equally with any bias but we are riding on the same road and are reaching important milestones on the way. The thing to note will be how long will it take us?
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