digital divide

Question 1

what is the digital divide

Answer 1

the gap between those who have ready access to computers and internet and those who do not

Question 2

describe the gender divide with examples

Answer 2

there is a social barrier between the way males and females use social media e.g
-female genders are assigned to digital assistants like alexa reinforces the idea of women as subservient and other patriarchal ideals
-in 2017 81% of females were more likely to have a profile compared to 74% of men

Question 3

describe the generational divide

Answer 3

there is a social divide between the youth and older generations , new media is associated with young people as they have been socialised with it so they use the internet more and in more varied ways and adults are more anxious over the new media
e.g online scams more significant for elders

Question 4

describe the global divide

Answer 4

digital divide between developed and developing nations is worsening there are physical barriers like only 7% of africas inhabitants being online,mobile connectivity in some areas is limited ,most language online is english.There are also social barriers as some governments restrict access like russia and North Korea

Question 5

describe the social class divide

Answer 5

Different classes have different experiences of the new media because of affordability and access to the new media as the proletariat are the digital underclass that cannot afford to keep up with the middle class.There is a physical barrier of material deprivation e.g 6% struggle with broadband costs and 5% with mobile bills

Question 6

how could these issues be overcome

Answer 6

-funding from government
-companies provide advice for elders
-gender policies like gist push girls more into tech
-provide widespread internet access