Digital Feminism and the Continuing Relevance of B. R. Ambedkar’s Feminist Vision
Prabodhi Hirachand Weskade
M. A. English, SET
Research Scholar
Email-prabodhihweskade151@gmail.com
Dr. Shilpa K. Athawale
Assistant Professor
Gondwana University,Gadchiroli
Abstract
The growth of digital technology has significantly transformed feminist activism in the twenty-first century. Social media platforms, blogs, podcasts, online journalism, and digital storytelling have become powerful tools for raising awareness about gender equality and women’s rights. These digital spaces allow individuals to express their views, share experiences, and challenge patriarchal norms that restrict women’s freedom.
In India, many feminist discussions are closely connected with the ideas of B. R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar strongly believed that the progress of society depends on the progress of women. Through his writings, speeches, and social reform movements, he advocated for women’s education, dignity, and legal equality. His role in drafting the Constitution of India ensured that women can avail fundamental rights such as equality before the law and protection from discrimination.
Today, feminist activism increasingly appears in digital spaces. Social media campaigns, online journalism, feminist blogs, podcasts, and cinema have created new ways of discussing gender justice. Many of these contemporary feminist voices continue to draw inspiration from Ambedkar’s philosophy of liberty, equality, and social justice.
This paper examines the relationship between Ambedkar’s feminist vision and modern digital feminism. By analyzing examples from literature, cinema, social media activism, podcasts, and digital journalism, the study demonstrates that Ambedkar’s ideas remain highly relevant in contemporary feminist discourse.
Keywords: Digital Feminism, Feminist Vision, Women’s Emancipation, Dalit Feminism, Gender Equality, Social Media Activism, Social Justice.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2603S02V14P002
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