DIGITAL DIVIDE

The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective accessto digital and
information technology and those with very limited or no access at all. It includes the imbalances
in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to
effectively participate as a digital citizen.
In other words, it is the unequal access by some members of society to information and
communication technology, and the unequal acquisition of related skills. The term is closely
related to the knowledge divide as the lack of technology causes lack of useful information and
knowledge. The digital divide may be classified based on gender, income, and race groups, and by
locations. The term global digital divide refers to differences in technological accessibility
between countries or the whole world.