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:

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs, goals, and desires of the individual over those of the group or collective.

Self-Esteem

One’s subjective evaluation of their own worth, including beliefs about oneself as well as an emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Culture

A set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the behavior of people in a society.