The Digital Divide

Economic growth?

-an increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time.

Ways to reduce digital divide?

-charities -companies that support the cause -better infrastructure -cheaper costs -informing and educating people

Democracy?

-democracy is a type of government in which the people of a country hold the power to rule by electing representatives.

Developing vs Developed

-developing; under developed. e.g. some parts of Africa -developed; continuing to develop rapidly. e.g. Australia

Consequences of elimination of digital divide?

-economic equality -social mobility -democracy -economic growth

Causes of the digital divide?

-income -education -gender, age -availability; devices, connections -infrastructure -types of communities

Social mobility?

-it is a change in social status relative to others' social location within a given society. e.g males rising higher than women.

Economic equality?

-the concept or idea of fairness in economics, particularly in regard to taxation or welfare economics. -equality in money for everyone

On what scale can the digital divide occur?

Global, Region, Nation, Community

Example of places?

Places that are underdeveloped (i.e. developing nations) are the people most affected by this as they can be prone to having slow progress and development. The gap can create a rift between them and the rest of the world.

Digital Divide Definition

The gap between people who have effective access to digital information and technology and those who have limited or no access at all. The divide is not fixed or static.