Understanding Examples of the Digital Divide
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed the way we live, work and communicate. This digital transformation has connected people globally, but it has also increased digital inequity, leaving some groups out of the new digital economy. If we do not address these issues at a systemic level, it can aggravate other inequities in society.
For example, the pandemic exposed the challenges low-income students face when accessing school resources online. In 2020, according to a Pew Research study, 59% of parents of K-12 students with lower incomes faced digital access obstacles.