With smartphones, internet connectivity, dynamic apps, and metaverse’s advent, Indian Muslims are utilizing digital technologies, pummelling the spiralling online ecosystem. However, benefits and challenges faced by them has been hardly scholarly and elaborately explored. This paper takes an organic comprehensive look at the generosity of digital periphery in the social, religious, and business knowledge and its countered frightening tunnels. The paper is theoretical and synthesises online literature and key media sources to fill this research gap in the missed framework.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Area of Research
- Objective
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- RQ1: How do digital platforms advantage the Indian Muslims?
- RQ2: How does digital platform challenge the Indian Muslims?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between Indian Muslims and digital technologies, addressing a gap in existing research. It investigates the advantages and challenges faced by this community in navigating the digital landscape of India.
- The impact of digital technologies on the lives of Indian Muslims.
- The benefits and challenges posed by digital platforms for Indian Muslims.
- The role of digital media in shaping the experiences and perceptions of Indian Muslims.
- The potential of digital technologies to foster inclusion and empowerment within the Muslim community.
- The presence of online hate speech and misinformation targeting Indian Muslims.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the context for exploring the digital participation of Indian Muslims. It highlights the growing presence of a digitally engaged Muslim middle class in India, both urban and rural. The chapter argues that this significant demographic has been inadequately studied in past research and media, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive analysis of their experiences. It introduces the core argument that the increased engagement is due to factors like improved education levels, wider access to technology, and the necessity for virtual interaction, particularly amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter also previews the research questions that will guide the investigation.
Area of Research: This section traces the technological engagement of Indian Muslims historically, contrasting their past relative lack of involvement with the current surge in digital usage. It highlights the disparity between the significant advancements in technology during the Islamic Golden Age and the later lack of participation by Indian Muslims. It then shifts to the present, focusing on the factors driving increased digital engagement, including the proliferation of affordable smartphones and increased internet access due to initiatives like Digital India and Jio's expansion. This chapter frames the current increased usage as a significant shift, warranting detailed study.
Objective: This chapter clearly articulates the research objectives. The main goal is to address the lack of scholarly attention on the digital participation of Indian Muslims. Three research questions are posed to guide the study: How do digital platforms advantage Indian Muslims? How do digital platforms challenge Indian Muslims? How might the future of Indian Muslims look within the dynamic digital India? This chapter lays the foundation for the subsequent analysis by explicitly stating the core questions that will be examined throughout the paper.
Methodology: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, identifying it as a qualitative approach within the field of Minority Studies. The study utilizes a secondary data analysis approach, drawing on reliable internet sources such as peer-reviewed journals, books, and reputable media outlets. The chapter emphasizes the identification of a significant research gap concerning the experiences of Indian Muslims with digital technologies and highlights the qualitative nature of the study design. It indicates a cohort study, analytical, and cross-sectional approach.
Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the research, structured around the three research questions. It provides evidence regarding both the advantages and challenges faced by Indian Muslims in the digital sphere. The advantages include access to religious resources, educational tools, economic opportunities, and platforms for social and political engagement. The challenges highlighted involve the presence of anti-Muslim hate speech and the vulnerability of Muslim women to online harassment. Specific examples are provided to support these findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Digital India, Indian Muslims, Digital Muslims, Muslim Apps, Online Hate Speech, Digital Inclusion, Technology, Social Media, Religious Engagement, Economic Opportunities, Challenges, Opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the research?
The research explores the multifaceted relationship between Indian Muslims and digital technologies, investigating the advantages and challenges faced by this community in navigating the digital landscape of India. It aims to address a gap in existing research on this topic.
What are the key research questions guiding the study?
The study is guided by the following research questions:
- How do digital platforms advantage Indian Muslims?
- How do digital platforms challenge Indian Muslims?
What are some of the advantages of digital platforms for Indian Muslims, according to the research?
Digital platforms provide Indian Muslims with access to religious resources, educational tools, economic opportunities, and platforms for social and political engagement.
What are some of the challenges faced by Indian Muslims on digital platforms?
The research highlights the presence of anti-Muslim hate speech and the vulnerability of Muslim women to online harassment as significant challenges.
What methodology does the research employ?
The study utilizes a qualitative approach within the field of Minority Studies. It involves secondary data analysis, drawing on reliable internet sources such as peer-reviewed journals, books, and reputable media outlets. It's a cohort, analytical, and cross-sectional study.
What is the research area explored in the language preview?
The language preview explores the historical technological engagement of Indian Muslims, contrasting their past relative lack of involvement with the current surge in digital usage. It highlights the factors driving increased digital engagement, including the proliferation of affordable smartphones and increased internet access.
What are the key themes identified in the language preview?
The key themes include:
- The impact of digital technologies on the lives of Indian Muslims.
- The benefits and challenges posed by digital platforms for Indian Muslims.
- The role of digital media in shaping the experiences and perceptions of Indian Muslims.
- The potential of digital technologies to foster inclusion and empowerment within the Muslim community.
- The presence of online hate speech and misinformation targeting Indian Muslims.
What is the objective of the research?
The main objective is to address the lack of scholarly attention on the digital participation of Indian Muslims and to understand the advantages and challenges they face in the digital sphere.
What keywords are associated with this research?
The keywords associated with this research are: Digital India, Indian Muslims, Digital Muslims, Muslim Apps, Online Hate Speech, Digital Inclusion, Technology, Social Media, Religious Engagement, Economic Opportunities, Challenges, Opportunities.
- Quote paper
- Dr Mazumdar (Author), 2025, Exploring the Landscape of Digital Participation Among Muslims in India, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1567009
