C12 book version

• Digital Divide


  The fact that the benefits associated with computers are not shared equally by all
• American with minority ancestry, lower incomes, and disabilities are less likely to own a computer or have reliable Internet access
• Computers and the Internet are useful for education and career advancement
• Lack of access to computers and the Internet puts underrepresented groups at a disadvantage
• The Digital Divide was highlighted during the 2000 COVID-19 pandemic, when schools were closed and stads were dependent on computers and the Internet for learning
• A variety of govemment programs and not-for-profit organizations are engaged in addressing the cases of the Digital Divide
• The Digital Divide exists on a global scale, with wealthier countries being able to afford the infrastructu needed to connect their citizens while poorer countries are not
• Women and people of color have rude important contributions, but they continue to be underrepresented in the tech industry, especially at executive levels
• The tech industry has largely acknowledged its lack of diversity and is implementing changes to improve diversity
• Stereotypes of what a computer scientist looks like are influential, so many organizations have faced on providing young people with access to computers and encouraging them to consider computing careers
• Diverse design teams have been shown to be more productive, lead to more innovation, and be more responsive on the needs of a diverse client base
• When a design team does not include diverse viewpoints, faulty assumptions and poor design practices can lead to products that discriminate against underrepresented groups
• Awareness of the consequences of the Digial Divide has grown in the last decade, leading to systemic changes in education, hiring, and design processes
• Change has been slow, but the tech industry is moving toward more diversity and equity