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The impact of Covid 19 on young people from deprived backgrounds, including the effects of the digital divide in the early months of the pandemic, was under discussion at this morning's Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting. x.com/SP_ECYP/status…

Important Read: The stark realities of digital divide, school dropouts, learning trough, child marriages orphanhood, malnutrition, and discrimination among others, this pandemic has thrusted upon our children. Harsh Mander UN Women scroll.in/article/101867… via Scroll.in

What is "The Digital Divide" Digital access refers to the ability of people to participate in the digital world. Socioeconomic status, disabilities, and geographical locations are the main factors that impede a person's access to technology.

Causes of "The Digital Divide": -nonexistent or slow internet connection -lack of digital devices -disabilities and no accommodations -lack of digital device and service skills -low digital literacy -insufficient income levels

Consequences of digital inequality: -isolation which can affect the mental health and the overall wellbeing of a person -educational barriers that result in a lower level/quality of eduction -widens the segregation between people -negatively impacts the growth of economies

How can we work towards providing DEFA? -access to free digital literacy training -affordable and reliable internet service -implementation and encouragement of digital inclusion programs -access to internet-enabled digital devices -digital literacy awareness

Short YouTube video explaining what The Digital Divide is and its impact in the US: The Digital Divide, Explained youtu.be/aMi3ky04XqY via YouTube

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