The Digital Divide Flashcards
The gap between individuals, households, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels regarding their access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technologies.
Digital Divide
What are some key factors that contribute to the Digital Divide?
income, education, age, geographic location, infrastructure availability, and digital literacy
______ can lead to unequal access to information, education, job opportunities, healthcare, and social services, exacerbating existing inequalities.
The Digital Divide (impact)
The ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies.
Digital Literacy
The theory that a society’s technology determines its cultural values, social structure, and history.
Technological Determinism
How does the Digital Divide differ between urban and rural areas?
Urban areas often have better infrastructure and more affordable internet options, while rural areas may lack high-speed internet access and face higher costs.
How does Internet Access relate to the Digital Divide?
Access to high-speed internet is a key component of the Digital Divide, with disparities in availability and affordability affecting connectivity.
How does education level affect the Digital Divide?
Higher education levels are associated with greater digital literacy and access to technology, reducing the Digital Divide.
The disparities in access to information and communication technologies between developed and developing countries.
Global Digital Divide
________ refers to the use of digital technologies by government agencies to provide services and information to the public. The Digital Divide can limit access to these services for disadvantaged groups.
E-Government
Efforts to ensure all individuals and communities, particularly those that are disadvantaged, have access to and the skills to use information and communication technologies.
Digital Inclusion
The use of digital technologies by government agencies to provide services, information, and communication to the public efficiently and transparently.
E-Government
Actions taken by governments or organisations through regulations, programs, or initiatives aimed at addressing specific social, economic, or political issues.
Policy Interventions
A measure of an individual’s or group’s economic and social position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.
Socioeconomic Status
The ability to connect to the internet using various devices and technologies, enabling users to browse, communicate, and access online resources.
Internet Access
