Cultural Issues
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What does culture relate to?
• Society and how different parts of the world vary in terms of computer and internet usage.
What is the digital divide?
• The gap between those people who have access to modern digital technology (such as computers and the internet) and those who have limited access.
What does ‘limited access’ to the internet/computers mean?
• shared devices • having lower-performance (cheaper) computers • low-speed internet connections.
What are the different ways in which the digital divide can be seen?
• People in cities vs people in rural areas • Younger people vs elderly people • Developed countries vs developing countries
Why is the digital divide important?
Because digital technologies have lead to numerous international benefits including: - boosted growth - improved product delivery - enhanced communication - increased opportunities
Why is the impact of digital technologies uneven?
Because some nations in Africa and Central Asia have: - limited digital infrastructure - government instability. • This leads to poor internet speeds, high costs and limited resources.
How has the internet changed work?
• Cloud storage and increased video communication mean that: • staff can work from home • staff can access documents collaboratively outside of the workplace • (such as in cafes or public transport).
Jobs Moving Abroad:
• Saves costs • Jobs can be outsourced to freelancers where other people are happy to be paid less.
Loss of Jobs:
• Low-skilled jobs like factory workers. These jobs have been replaced by technology and automation.
Creation of Jobs:
• Millions of new jobs • Installing and maintaining machines that replace other roles.