Cultural Issues Flashcards
1
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What does culture relate to?
A
- Society and how different parts of the world vary in terms of computer and internet usage.
2
Q
What is the digital divide?
A
- The gap between those people who have access to modern digital technology (such as computers and the internet) and those who have limited access.
3
Q
What does ‘limited access’ to the internet/computers mean?
A
- shared devices
- having lower-performance (cheaper) computers
- low-speed internet connections.
4
Q
What are the different ways in which the digital divide can be seen?
A
- People in cities vs people in rural areas
- Younger people vs elderly people
- Developed countries vs developing countries
5
Q
Why is the digital divide important?
A
Because digital technologies have lead to numerous international benefits including:
- boosted growth
- improved product delivery
- enhanced communication
- increased opportunities
6
Q
Why is the impact of digital technologies uneven?
A
Because some nations in Africa and Central Asia have:
- limited digital infrastructure
- government instability.
- This leads to poor internet speeds, high costs and limited resources.
7
Q
How has the internet changed work?
A
- Cloud storage and increased video communication mean that:
- staff can work from home
- staff can access documents collaboratively outside of the workplace
- (such as in cafes or public transport).
8
Q
Jobs Moving Abroad:
A
- Saves costs
- Jobs can be outsourced to freelancers where other people are happy to be paid less.
9
Q
Loss of Jobs:
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- Low-skilled jobs like factory workers. These jobs have been replaced by technology and automation.
10
Q
Creation of Jobs:
A
- Millions of new jobs
- Installing and maintaining machines that replace other roles.
