Digital Divide
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The document discusses the digital divide, defining it as the gap between those who have access to computers and the internet versus those who do not, influenced by factors like age, education, and income. It presents statistics on internet usage in the U.S. and globally, highlighting disparities across different demographics. The document also explores the implications of the digital divide and suggests solutions to improve access and understanding of technology.
Digital Divide
- 1. Andrea Zweifel IELP / PSU Speakening and Listening 5
- 2. What I will talk about Definition of digital divide Extent of digital divide Reasons for digital divide g Impact of the web Attempts to bridge the digital divide
- 3. What is Digital Divide? Definition: „Troubling gap b t D fi iti T bli between th those who use h computers and the internet and those who do not“ (Bharat Mehra, 2004) Mehra Gap refers to physical access to technology as well as to resources and skills for usage g Imbalances can be caused by factors such as gender, age, education, income, ethnic groups, disabilities, location Domestic vs. global digital divide
- 4. Digital divide in the US 73 % of all Americans 18 years or older are online but only 35 % of the people 65 years and older 53 % of people who have only high school education or a household income of less than 30,000 $ per year 59 % of African Americans 63 % Americans who live in rural areas Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, April 8—May 11, 2008 Tracking Survey.
- 5. Global digital divide World Regions Our Home Countries Countries Internet Penetration Rates Japan 73.8 % USA 72.5 % South Korea 70.7 % Taiwan 67.2 % Germany 63.8 % United Arab Emirates (UAE) 49.8 % Saudi Arabia 22.0 % China 19.0 % Libya 4.2 % Source: www.internetworldstats.com
- 6. Reasons for digital divide Drivers of Internet use: Restrictions of some undemocratic income regimes: i enabling infrastructure cost of access restricting access restricting content dependency threatening to arrest or policymaking in the ITC- imprison those who access sector and market unauthorized information, democracy d mobilize people or express social relationships unpopular opinion Source: Guillen (2006): Explaining the Global Digital Divide
- 7. Impact of the web Expand access to better quality education and healthcare Improve transparancy and efficiency of g government Reduce poverty for neglected groups Introduce economic opportunities Open dialogue with others to share knowledge k l d Offer more participation in politics and society
- 8. What can be done to overcome the digital divide? Provide access to technology gy Make M k people understand b l d t d benefits fit and how to use technology Help people with special needs
- 9. Final thoughts Picture: Edward Mujumbe, 18 years from Tansania