Why are women not online? A study protocol to understand gender-based digital exclusion among marginalized women in Pakistan and promote digital gender inclusion

Source: Plos.org· Anam Shahil-Feroz, Muhammad Asim, Sana Liaquat, Salima Meherali, Saleema Allana, Bipasha Baruah· August 20, 2026
Why are women not online? A study protocol to understand gender-based digital exclusion among marginalized women in Pakistan and promote digital gender inclusion

Background Gender-based digital exclusion remains a major challenge in Pakistan, where women are significantly less likely than men to own mobile phones or access mobile internet. Barriers include family disapproval, sociocultural and religious restrictions, …

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