Author(s): D. Geetha

Abstract: A significant barrier to women's progression in society is online harassment, which has an impact on their social engagement, profession development, and personal welfare. Serious psychological effects including anxiety, despair, and emotional agony can arise from this type of abuse, which includes hate speech, and gender-based discrimination. In the workplace, women encounter obstacles to advancement, decreased public participation, especially in fields where males dominate. In addition to limiting commercial options and discouraging civic engagement, online abuse also strengthens gender inequity. Women may stop participating in freelance labor or internet business endeavors, which has a significant economic impact as well. The issue is further made worse by the absence of strong legal protections, which exposes women to further danger. Women's physical security, home life, and academic endeavors are all impacted by cyberbullying. A multidimensional strategy is needed to solve these issues, one that includes improved legal safeguards, heightened public awareness, and supportive systems that allow women to fully engage in all facets of social development.

Keywords: Digital abuse, gender inequality, psychological effects, mental health, social change, education.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.96.46