Given the Rapid Advancements in Technology in Developed Countries and Fast

question 19

Essay

Given the rapid advancements in technology in developed countries and fast pace of globalization, it is not possible to bridge the global digital divide.  Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain.

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Definitions:

Informal Social Contacts

The interactions that occur between individuals in a casual, unstructured setting, outside of formal organizational or institutional contexts.

Diffusion of Innovation

The method in which a new idea is spread via specific pathways over a period among members of a societal system.

Early Majority

The early majority consists of individuals in a market who adopt new products or innovations after a careful review, following the innovators and the early adopters, representing a significant portion of the adoption curve.

Diffusion of Innovation

The process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system.