Using AI for Social Inclusion and Equitable Treatment of Sexagenarian Women

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10.2991/978-94-6239-676-0_10How to use a DOI?

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SDG 5; Artificial Intelligence; women empowerment; gender equality; UN Goals

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is only a tool that can be beneficial or destructive, depending on its usage. We need to find ways to ensure that AI becomes a beneficial tool in our hands and not a weapon for destruction. AI for social good means that it should be used for improving the lives of humans and not for creating problems. AI has the capacity to act as a linking force between multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because it can analyse complex systems, reveal hidden relationships, optimise trade-offs and exceed human limits of performance. This study focuses on AI applications in gender equality. Gender equality is SDG 5 of the United Nations, which includes the promotion of full and active participation of women in all levels of society. The paper explores how AI can be helpful to women above 60 years of age in leading a happy, normal and active life in India. India scores significantly low on the SDG 5 index, only 49 out of 100. The literacy rate for elderly females in India is only 28% as compared to 59% for men. In order to achieve the goal of an inclusive and equitable society, we need to empower women with the help of AI. We will be using a participatory approach for women's empowerment. This study focuses on well-educated sexagenarian women. We will see how AI can make considerable improvements in the day-to-day activities of old women living alone. AI cannot replace humans, but it can fill some gaps. The methodology used for this study is qualitative. Let us explore how AI can be helpful in achieving the goal of a society that includes women and provides equal opportunities to them.

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AU  - Alka Mathur
AU  - Mansi Mathur
AU  - Shravani Mathur
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/15
TI  - Using AI for Social Inclusion and Equitable Treatment of Sexagenarian Women
BT  - Proceedings of the 13th International Youth Conference in the series of “Youth for India @2047, AI Disruption and Opportunities: Preparing Youth for Global Challenges (IYC 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 1951-6851
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