Facebook friends: What do cross-gender friendships look like in Nepal?
Summary
Nepal has one of South Asia’s highest rates of cross-gender Facebook friendships, with a nationwide ratio of 0.58. The pattern varies sharply by location, with Bhojpur and Karnali ranking high and Parsa and Madhesh ranking low.
Key Points
- Nepal’s cross-gender friending ratio on Facebook stands at 0.58, higher than most of South Asia except Bhutan.
- Bhojpur has the highest cross-gender friendship ratio in Nepal, while Parsa has the lowest.
- Cross-gender Facebook friendship appears more common in the eastern hills and Karnali than in other parts of the country.
- The study suggests the pattern may reflect gender inequality and women’s labour-force participation.
