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Why society must change framing of women's participation in digital economy

The framing of women's participation in the digital economy is one way of trying to change women without changing the world around them. During this International Women's Day, we must be bold enough to push society to change so women can be. This is not a matter of competition between men and women, it is because women have been bracketed in the category of people in society who do not assume their positions by right but through egging. The societal predispositions of men enable them to leverage technology for economic, social, and professional advancement, thus widening the equality gap with women. Yet, access to technology and digital skills is no longer a luxury for women.

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