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Is the digital divide an issue of social equity?
We live in a world where demographics and regions have unequal accessibility and use of modern technologies. This socio-economic gap is called the digital divide (Rouse, 2014). Despite the increasing connectivity providing more people with more opportunities, it still comes at a cost. As technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the balance of power is shifting to those who can afford it, helping the rich get richer, and widening the economic gap for inequality. Over time the divide has continued to grow, and will continue to grow unless there is an intervention to mitigate and reverse the rift. This discussion reflects on the ever evolving of technology in the world economy, and how the progression of connectivity and knowledge is causing the oppression and less fortuity of the minority…
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Is the digital divide an issue of social equity?
We live in a world where demographics and regions have unequal accessibility and use of modern technologies. This socio-economic gap is called the digital divide (Rouse, 2014). Despite the increasing connectivity providing more people with more opportunities, it still comes at a cost. As technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the balance of power is shifting to those who can afford it, helping the rich get richer, and widening the economic gap for inequality. Over time the divide has continued to grow, and will continue to grow unless there is an intervention to mitigate and reverse the rift. This discussion reflects on the ever evolving of technology in the world economy, and how the progression of connectivity and knowledge is causing the oppression and less fortuity of the minority…
Socio-economic impacts of ICT
The impact of Information and Communication Technology upon business, society and culture in my lifetime and why ICT professionals are critical for developing ethical practices in the future.
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Is the digital divide an issue of social equity?
We live in a world where demographics and regions have unequal accessibility and use of modern technologies. This socio-economic gap is called the digital divide (Rouse, 2014). Despite the increasing connectivity providing more people with more opportunities, it still comes at a cost. As technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the balance of power is shifting to those who can afford it, helping the rich get richer, and widening the economic gap for inequality. Over time the divide has continued to grow, and will continue to grow unless there is an intervention to mitigate and reverse the rift. This discussion reflects on the ever evolving of technology in the world economy, and how the progression of connectivity and knowledge is causing the oppression and less fortuity of the minority…
Socio-economic impacts of ICT
The impact of Information and Communication Technology upon business, society and culture in my lifetime and why ICT professionals are critical for developing ethical practices in the future.
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