Research article

CYBERCRIME: AN ANALYSIS ON VICTIMIZATION OF WOMEN IN CYBERSPACE.

Gitashree Sharma.

Online First: December 30, 2022


The prevalence of cyber violence against women has increased along with the improvement of science and technology. ICT (Information and Communication Technology) has unquestionably significantly improved the lives of women. A source of violence against one of the most vulnerable groups in society, namely "women," has also emerged in the virtual world as a result of ICT growth. The article tries to identify a few causes of online abuse of women. The survey also emphasised the various types of online abuse that women experience on a regular basis. Moreover, provisions of way out strategies have been included.

Keywords

Information and Communications Technology, Cybercrime, Violence, Women’s rights, Society.