Age Inequality Flashcards
What is generational digital divide?
Inequalities in access to and use of digital technologies according to age
What is the iGeneration?
The first generation to be born where internet use and social media is the norm (children and young adults)
What is the net generation?
People who have grown up with computer-based technology (adults 30-40 years)
Digital communications widen age inequality
What’s the difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
PRENSKY-
Digital natives- the iGeneration, as the internet is a ‘natural environment’
Digital immigrants- older people, who grew up before technology
Digital communications widen age inequality
Why are the iGeneration more receptive to learning digital skills?
BOYLE-
Due to their increased confidence and familiarity online
- Makes them more employable
Digital communications widen age inequality
Give statistics to show there is a digital age divide in access to the internet
2019- 99% of people aged 16-44 have access to the internet compared to 50% of people aged 75+
Digital communications widen age inequality
Why is lower internet access a disadvantage for the elderly?
Harder to access services, e.g:
- Banking
- Organising medical appointments
The digital generational divide is starting to narrow
Give a statistic to show that the number of silver surfers is increasing, reducing the digital age divide
Internet access of people 65-74 has increased from 50% in 2011 to 80% in 2019
The digital generational divide is starting to narrow
Give an example of a website designed to increase the use of digital communications for the elderly, reducing the digital age divide
BERRY-
Finerday- social network for older people: high contrast colours and larger font
