The digital divide stops people that do not have the access to internet, computers, telephones, and other kinds of technology from advancing in society. These people cannot afford these technologies and therefore lack the resources that are provided from these technologies that can help them with their careers and education. The digital divide also widens the gap between the rich and the poor, along with minorities and non-minorities. Since the rich and non-minorities have more access to these digital resources they continue to advance in society, while the others are left behind. The digital divide also harms children in low economic situations because they are not able to fully take in the resources that the internet provides and they are not able to use the computer in order to complete assignments that are given in school. This makes the digital divide harmful to the poor, minorities, and children.
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