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10 Reasons Why Digital Literacy is Important for The Female Fraternity..

Have you ever wondered why digital literacy training for women is essential? Read on to learn how digital literacy can bring more women to the workforce.

 

What is digital literacy?
Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies like social media, internet platforms and mobile devices to find, create, evaluate and communicate pieces of information effectively.

Why digital literacy for women?
Being digitally literate has become an essential criterion in establishing your presence and making an identity in the modern world. Digital literacy helps you be more efficient and makes things more accessible, improving your quality of life. 

Many digital skills have now become necessary for everyday use. Whether you want to make your life a bit simpler or excel in the job, ensure that you are proactive in learning digital technologies.

Technology as a whole is an essential component in achieving gender equality. The modern world is increasingly moving online, and it's equally important for men and women to adapt to the changes and be self-reliant on technology, whether for business or social connections. 

Ironically, most of our women are still dependent on men for various tasks due to lack of digital literacy. Whether making an online payment or preparing a presentation, women rely on men to perform these daily activities. This often leads to low self-esteem and a lack of confidence. 

There is no denying the fact that when women get better access to education and digital literacy, they-

become more productive 

become more career-oriented

become more financially independent

become more aware of their rights

become more aware of the requirement to start their own business

contribute to the country's economy as a whole

Common Digital Literacy Skills Which Every Women Should Possess-

1. Information Literacy
Information literacy helps women identify, evaluate, apply and acknowledge information and use them ethically. It helps them develop a sense of scepticism while consuming information and makes them aware of fake news.

2. Photo Visual Literacy
Photo visual literacy helps in decoding and understanding visual information quickly and with ease.

3. Socio-Emotional Literacy
It enables women to understand the advantages of working online and helps them identify and avoid potential traps and dangers in cyberspace. 

4. Branching Literacy
Getting lost in cyberspace while...