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Why Representation Matters: Kashmiri Women in Media, Policy and Public Discourse

The development of any society requires the participation of all its citizens. In today’s world, women are not restricted by their old roles. Women participate in education, business, politics, science, media, entrepreneurship and in many other spheres of public life. They make society strong, stimulate inclusive development and make Viksit Bharat a reality. The same process is happening in Kashmir where more and more women are making contributions in different professional spheres.

Representation is much more than visibility and refers to active participation in the formation of ideas and the decision-making process. Women participating in the media, in the policy-making process and in public discourse bring new ideas, raise new issues and provide for the development of balanced and realistic solutions.

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The media has an important role in influencing public opinion. It shapes people’s perception of contemporary issues, social problems and development. Hence, the involvement of women in journalism becomes particularly crucial. Empathy and depth become their features when women journalists cover topics such as education, health care, women’s empowerment, children’s welfare, entrepreneurship and community development.

There are many talented and skilled women journalists in Kashmir who contribute to the media sphere greatly. One of them is Faza Zainab, the Editor-in-Chief of the Asian News Hub. She has received awards for covering topics of........

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