What Is the Digital Divide 4 Why Does the Digital Divide Matter 6 Who Is Online and Who Is Offline 8 Why Does Access to the Internet Differ Worldwide 10 Who Can Afford Digital Technology 12 How Does Access Depend on Where You Live 14 How Is Education a Factor in the Digital Divide 16 What Is the Primary Language of the Internet 18 How Do Race and Ethnicity Matter in the Divide 20 How Do Disabilities Affect Access to the Internet 22 Why Is Age a Factor in the Digital Divide 24 What Can Be Done to Bridge the Divide 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technology is a big part of our lives You can talk shop read play games and watch movies on your computer or mobile device You can even go to school online But not everyone can access or use the Internet Only 40 percent of the world’s people have Internet access Approximately 4 5 billion people do not have an Internet connection This is the simplest definition of the digital divide It is the gap between those with ready access and those without Another term for this gap is digital inequality Many people cannot afford a computer and high-speed Internet Others live in rural areas where In the United States many people can access the Internet even in the park WHAT IS THE DIGITAL DIVIDE 1 4
The Digital Divide 12 Things You Need To Know
Provides 12 informative questions and answers about the digital divide to stay smart with technology.
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By: Angie Simbert
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
