Discover how sisterhood is growing online through nine popular digital communities. From Instagram to Reddit, see how women connect, support, and empower each other.
Sisterhood has always been a necessity for women. In a patriarchal world filled with taboos and secret whispers, women need spaces where they can trust, learn from, and support each other. Now that the world has turned digital, so has sisterhood. For women with internet access, there are digital spaces carved out by women for women that act as safe havens. Women are utilizing these digital spaces to form supportive communities, share experiences, and advocate for change. Here’s an exploration of how sisterhood is thriving on various social media platforms.
@IndianWomenRising: Indian Women Rising is a wholesome page that celebrates women in cinema. From characters to technicians and directors, this Instagram account offers a critical yet refreshing view of women in cinema and their lives. Not only cinephiles but anyone who follows this account will be able to relate to it.
@Girlboss: True to its name, Girlboss teaches you how to be a girlboss. This doesn't mean simply hustling all the time. It includes memes, calling out sexism, self-care tips, professional advice, and more.
@women_at_leisure: This is a personal favourite! Society often sees women’s domestic work as useless and professional work as assistance. However, the truth is that women’s unpaid domestic labour and unequal professional labour drive the economy. In response to this, Women at Leisure, via Project Basanti, promotes #AuratonKaAaram. It explores women’s leisure in different settings and ways, providing a necessary and wholesome picture.
Lean In: As the description of this Facebook group goes, they are “ambitious women creating a more equal and inclusive world.” From gender-related news to motivational tips, you will find a lot of encouragement here.
r/TwoXChromosomes: While people of any gender can follow this subreddit, it mainly focuses on women’s issues. From silly stuff to serious issues, you can talk or ask about anything, and an entire community will try to help you. Isn’t that great?
r/IndianWomen: From ‘How do I shave my legs?’ to ‘Breaking generational norms,’ r/IndianWomen is a community of Indian women navigating life. Women support each other and advise each other in a gentle way here.
@EverydaySexism: As the name suggests, the Twitter account @EverydaySexism provides women with a platform to speak up against instances of sexism, no matter how big or small. The account is followed by more than 290k users who root against sexism together.
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HER Network: If you don’t like social media much, there are also sisterhood communities on YouTube. HER Network is one such community. Here, you can get advice about every sphere of life without having to interact much.
Which community are you eager to join? Tell us in the comments.
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