6. EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
INDIA
SOCIAL ASPECT
BEFORE THE ADVENT OF CYBERSPACE
Matchmake by soliciting the help of matchmakers with social
reputation for brokering successful weddings. It can be done in-person
or matrimonial advertisements in newspapers, caste
journals and magazines.
Compatibility of suitors is based on astrology forecast, caste,
religion, physical appearance etc.
8. EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS
ECONOMIC ASPECT
SINGAPORE
OVERVIEW
The proliferation of Internet and cyberspace gave rise to
the emergence of blogshops by individuals to express
entrepreneurial and creative spirit.
Individuals are empowered to be more than just consumers
of mass products, they are the producers/sellers of these
products.