Universal Access to e‐mail: Feasibility and Societal Implications

Anderson, Robert H.; Bikson, Tora K.; Law, Sally Ann; Mitchell, Bridger M.

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“…Investigating the extent, causes, and consequences of a digital divide is important because of the rising use of computers and the Internet in workplaces, schools, and homes. In addition, there is widespread concern that inequalities in access and usage may limit opportunities for employment, education, and political participation among certain demographic groups (Anderson et al, 1995). This paper therefore examines whether computer ownership and Internet usage differ across racial and ethnic groups, focusing on differences in online shopping.…”

Section: Race Internet Usage and E-commercementioning

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Race, Internet Usage, and E-Commerce

Ono¹,

Zavodny²

2002

The Review of Black Political Economy

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Section: Race Internet Usage and E-commercementioning

confidence: 99%

Race, Internet Usage, and E-Commerce

Ono¹,

Zavodny²

2002

The Review of Black Political Economy

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“…University researchers have been involved developing and supporting community networks since the 1970s and the Berkeley Community Memory (Farrington & Pine, 1996). Governmental enthusiasm to connect society and industry to the new 'communication superhighways' (Hearn et al, 1998) raised concerns of a possible divide in access to information and communication technologies (Anderson, Bikson. Law and Mitchell 1995).…”

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More Than Wires, Pipes and Ducts: Some Lessons from Grassroots Networked Communities and Master-Planned Neighbourhoods

Gaved

Foth

2006

On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems 2006: OTM 2006 Workshops

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Abstract. Community informatics research has indicated that the provision of technical connectivity in local neighbourhoods alone does not ensure community interaction. Externally initiated projects applied to communities by government or commercial bodies have encountered difficulties where the project's goals do not correspond to the host community's purposes. Differing expectations can lead to disillusionment or rejection. Self-organised initiatives developed from within communities appear to be more aligned with residents' goals and purposes and may not face these issues. However these initiatives have also encountered difficulties in maintaining volunteer input and achieving technological sustainability. Valuable insights can be drawn from both cases. In this paper we review examples of each type of initiative and consider lessons that can be taken forward to new networked neighbourhood initiatives currently being developed. We consider one specific example, an inner-city masterplanned residential development in Australia seeking to establish a community association to support socio-economic sustainability and governance of the local ICT infrastructure. We offer recommendations drawn from existing projects that may be applied to this site and to a wider context, and consider some implications for the future selection, deployment and maintenance of community information systems.

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“…Digital Divide is an important issue with grave consequences for individual, communities and countries because those without access to ICT are likely to be deprived of knowledge and could face severe economic and social deprivation with little prospects of catching up. In this current digital age, online users gain considerable academic, economic, financial, and social benefits from the Internet (Anderson, Bikson, Law, & Mitchell, 1995;L. A. Jackson et al, 2006b;USC ASCDF, 2005).…”

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Digital Divide amongst Urban Youths in Malaysia – Myth or Reality?

Soh¹,

Yan²,

San³

et al. 2012

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The Digital Divide is an important issue with serious consequences, both for the individuals affected and society. With 90% of youths in urban areas using the Internet, there is a myth that the Digital Divide no longer exists amongst urban youths. Based on a random survey of 1639 youths, this study analyses the possibility of a digital divide along ethnic lines in Malaysia.. Findings indicate there are significant ethnic-based differences in home PC ownership and Internet connection. There are further concerns that the digital divide is further widening because of the quantity and quality of access. Multivariate analysis reveals that Chinese youths are online for twice the duration of Malays and Indians. However, higher Internet usage may be a two-edged sword as higher Internet use are intertwined with higher risks and negative activities such as violent games, pornography, and gambling. The article also discusses various means to mitigate the risks of Internet usage.

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Universal Access to e‐mail: Feasibility and Societal Implications

Cited by 56 publications

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Race, Internet Usage, and E-Commerce

Race, Internet Usage, and E-Commerce

More Than Wires, Pipes and Ducts: Some Lessons from Grassroots Networked Communities and Master-Planned Neighbourhoods

Digital Divide amongst Urban Youths in Malaysia – Myth or Reality?

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