digital divide

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English - Turkish
(Bilgisayar) (Bilgisayar ve internet erişimi) Dijital eşitsizlik, dijital ayrım
English - English
Gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies and those without
The gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet and those who do not
Refers to the general lack of access to computers and the internet which affects women, various ethnic groups and older citizens
the condition of one group (the dominant group) having an advantage over another group (the marginalized, oppressed group) concerning computer or technological skills; currently, Blacks and Hispanics are not online at the same rate of Whites, and the gap is widening For more information on the digital divide read the Commerce Department's October 2000 report Falling Through the Net
The gap that exists between those who have and those who do not have access to technology (telephones, computers, Internet access) and related services
The gap that exists between those who can afford technology and those who cannot
The gap between those individuals in our society who are computer literate and have access to information resources like the Internet and those who do not
the risk that those with lower incomes or living in more remote areas will have access to a lower quality of telecommunications services than available to others, and as a result may not be able to adequately participate in the information economy
the instance wherein people can be divided into those who have access and those who don't have access to - and the capability to use - modern information technology, such as telephone, television, or Internet The digital divide more often applies to economic classes, either educated or uneducated
The well-documented distance "between the information rich (such as Whites, Asians/Pacific Islanders, those with higher incomes, those more educated, and dual-parent households) and the information poor (such as those who are younger, those with lower incomes and education levels, certain minorities, and those in rural areas or central cities) " (From the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's report, Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide ) A recent, much-heralded study by The Children's Parnership found that the lack of useful online content may be a much bigger factor in maintaining the Digital Divide than expense of hardware or wires
The gap in opportunities experienced by those with limited accessibility to technology, especially the Internet This includes accessibility limitations in Social Issues (need to talk to a person, etc ), Cultural Issues (language barriers, etc ), Disability Issues (ADA, etc ), Economic Issues (access to technology devices), Learning Issues (marketing, overcoming unfamiliarity, changing habits)
This term is used to describe the gap between the technology "haves" and "have-nots" It is not simply a question of the provision of equipment, but can also be attributed to poor phone lines, antiquated equipment, limited access through over-booked public facilities, expensive user fees and lack of confidence or technical skill to use the technology
The gap in opportunities experienced by those with limited accessibility to technology especially, the Internet
The distance between those-individuals or nations-who have network capabilities and those who do not Despite declining costs, many people and many nations cannot afford the hardware and software If a large portion of the economy moves online, it could alienate those who cannot afford the network connection

Related Terms

digital divides
plural form of digital divide
digital divide

    Hyphenation

    dig·it·al di·vide

    Turkish pronunciation

    dîcıtıl dîvayd

    Pronunciation

    /ˈdəʤətəl dəˈvīd/ /ˈdɪʤətəl dɪˈvaɪd/
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