Digital divide

The term digital divide refers to the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital and information technology, and those without it. According to Mehra (2004), the digital divide is “the troubling gap between those who use computers and the internet and those who do not” (Mehra et al, 2004, p.782). It encompasses both physical access to technology, hardware and, more broadly, the resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. Groups often discussed in the context of a digital divide include socioeconomic (rich/poor), racial (white/minority), or geographical (urban/rural). Also as stated by Mehra (2004), The four major components that attribute to digital divide are “socioeconomic status, with income, educational level, and race among other factors associated with technological attainment” (Mehra et al, 2004, p.782). The term global digital divide refers to differences in technology access between countries.
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