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South Asia, a region deeply influenced by cultural, religious, and patriarchal norms, has long struggled with systemic gender inequality. Historically, gender activism in this region addressed issues such as women’s suffrage, education, domestic violence, and LGBTQ+ rights through grassroots efforts and physical mobilizations. However, the advent of social media has transformed the landscape of activism, providing a powerful platform to amplify marginalized voices, challenge entrenched stereotypes, and foster regional and global solidarity.

Sri Lanka: The Double-Edged Sword of Digital Feminism: Sri Lanka’s feminist digital activism has been shaped by movements such as #RepealSection365 (decriminalization of LGBTQ+ identities). However, challenges include: Hyper-visibility of Performative Activism: Social media influencers often engage in feminist discourse for personal branding, overshadowing grassroots activists. Government Censorship .