Age inequality Flashcards
generational digital divide
inequality in access to and use of digital technologies according to age
iGeneration
children and young adults
the first generation to be born where internet use and social media is the norm
Net generation
adults 30-40 years old
grew up with computer based technology
Digital communications widen age inequality
What’s the difference between digital natives and digital immigrants according to?
sociologist
- youngers are digital natives as internet is ‘natural environment’
-digital immigrants grew up before technology
PRENSKY 2011
Digital communications widen age inequality
Which sociologist argues that the iGeneration are more receptive to learning digital skills? and why?
BOYLE
-because of their increased confidence and familiarity online
–>can make them more employable
Digital communications widen age inequality
Give statistics to show there is a digital age divide in access to the internet
99% of people aged 16-44 had internet access
50% of people aged 75 and over
Digital communications widen age inequality
Why is lower internet access a disadvantage for the elderly?
harder to access services such as banking
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 use in people aged 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 is a social network for old people with a number of functions :
- high contrast colours
- larger font
