concept came up during 1990s → researchers and policy makers came up with digital divide - people who have access and people who don’t - haves and havenots
digital inequality
not just between individuals but also between nations
urban vs rural; rich vs poor; developed vs developing;
Three Types of Divide
Gender Divide
Social Divide
Universal Access Divide
physical disabilities, due to lack of digital literacy skills, low education levels, and inadequate broadband infrastructure.