"Digital Divide - ICT Information Communications Technology - 50x15 Initiative." Internet World Stats - Usage and Population Statistics. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://www.internetworldstats.com/links10.htm>.
Initially, this particular Internet source defines the digital divide and expresses the basic facts regarding technological obstacle. It further expands on the concept why the digital divide presents a hindrance in the daily life of many. This source then elaborates on the vital importance of ending the digital divide and depicts this with specific examples. The first argument is economic equality, which states that the Internet is a basic facet of life that is beginning to be guaranteed to the mass majority of citizens by many countries. The second argument is social mobility, which argues that technology is an essential element in education; this element can often be deprived to children in underdeveloped areas. The third argument is democracy. Many believe that the establishment of Internet to all citizens would provide countries with a stronger democracy. The fourth and final argument focuses on economic growth. It is believed that by providing equal access to the Internet will stimulate economic growth in many impoverished countries. I plan to utilize this information by relating these arguments to the unequal Internet access that is presented to many minorities.
"Digital Divide - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl6k8bBCaoI>.
This video discusses a resource that is attempting to end the digital divide, thus bridging the gap unequal access to the digital media. The “Digital Divide Initiative” is a group of organizations uniting together in order to provide people with the resources needed to gain technological accessibility. Some examples are providing computer hardware to families as well as training, and a variety of software tools. Most people who do not have a computer or are not educated in the usage of a computer tend to have a low income. Those who receive a lower income are usually a part of some racial minority such as Hispanic or African American. A chief emphasis in this movement is to bridge the gap of educational differences between minorities with technology. This source not only provides specific statistics about racial minorities and the digital divide but also offers solutions in order to bridge that gap.
"New Digital Divide Seen for Minorities on Internet - SFGate." Featured Articles From The SFGate. 13 Feb. 2011. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://articles.sfgate.com/2011-02-13/business/28532467_1_latinos-web-access-broadband-access>.
This article, taken from the Associated Press, specifically delves into the issue of inequality in technology surrounding racial minorities. The article explains that a large amount of Hispanics and African Americans primarily access the Internet on their mobile phones, which presents difficulties in many online based tasks, such as completing a job application. This article directly correlates with my topic and expresses specific examples about people from racial minorities who experience setbacks due to the digital divide. I plan to utilize this article to depict specific examples of people who are experiencing obstacles with technology due to economic status.
"Maura Cheeks: African Americans and the Digital Divide." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maura-cheeks/african-americans-digital-divide_b_996829.html>.
A recent article published by the “Huff Post Blackvoices” specifically focuses on the technological dilemma presented to the African American Community. Although the article states that African American/Latino students spend as much time online as white students, white students access the Internet primarily at home, while those of racial minorities tend to access the Internet from a library or school computer. The primary obstacle presented to those of racial minorities is low income. The overall African American/Latino population averages a lower income than the rest of the population; therefore, many of these races cannot afford certain technology that may help them acquire a job, a better education, and furthermore, a higher income. I am also planning to use this article to specify examples and statistics of the correlation between racial minorities, income, employment, education and ultimately technological accessibility.
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