Question

Discuss the digital divide in the context of modernization. Is there a real concern that poorer communities are lacking in technology? Why, or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes digital divide creates a gap and social issues between developed and underdeveloped countries

Explanation:

The Digital Divide in Social science, is a focus study adressing disparities arising due to the differing amount of information between those who have access to the Internet and digital technologies and those who do not have access. The discussion arose in the late 1990s.

The availability of Internet and the access at an affordable cost was  targeted.

In an international setting, certain countries are far more equipped than other developing countries to exploit the advantages from increasingly services related to Internet.

The issues arise as societies with connecitvity to Internet become more democratic and participate in their social life, and other societies lack access to information which contributes to social and economic conditions.

The other issues arise from the literacy that develops among those nations with access to education through Internet, the spread of knowledge becomes available and literacy levels could expect to be highter.

Economic activities are fueled in the countries who have intergrated Internet to everyday life and profit from global markets.