Digital Divide

A digital divide is an economic and social inequality regarding access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies. When the term was first used in the late 20th century, for example, it described the gap between those who had cellphone access and those who did not.Digital divide is important because it can worsen existing social, economic, and educational inequalities.There are parts of the world that do not have access to technology. There are places that lack infrastructure to support widespread internet access. This could break off people from the opportunities offered by digital technology.Those without access to digital technologies may experience being excluded from society. This can affect access to government services, and staying connected with friends and family.In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, addressing the digital divide is important to guaranteeing equal opportunities, and driving overall societal growth.