social inequality and globalisation

Question 1

define digital divide

Answer 1

inequalities in access and usage of technology across society

Question 2

helsper on class inequalities

Answer 2

digital communications are dominated by middle class usage because technology is expensive

Question 2

ragnedda on class inequality

Answer 2

argues there should be more representation of digital inclusion

Question 3

mphidi on gender inequality

Answer 3

women have less access to technology as it is seen as a male dominated field

Question 3

define digital underclass

Answer 3

those who have limited access to the internet and lower level skills in engaging with it

Question 4

li and kirkup on gender inequality

Answer 4

-men were more likely than women to use email, chatrooms or computer games than women
-women were more likely to use a tablet or smartphone

Question 5

how many technology workers are female?

Answer 5

only 17% of all tech-related industry workers are female

Question 6

prensky on age inequality

Answer 6

-the youth are digital natives. they can engage with and form stronger digital communities
-older people are digital immigrants

Question 7

gardner and davis on age inequality

Answer 7

young people can hang out with people online in the same way they once did in physical places. older people do not engage with technology this way