The Internet Is a Great Information Equalizer

question 22

Essay

The Internet is a great information equalizer. What does that mean for firms involved in e-commerce?

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Definitions:

Political Correctness

The avoidance of expressions or actions that can exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people traditionally discriminated against.

Marginalized Groups

Populations or communities that are excluded, disadvantaged, or relegated to the fringe of society based on a variety of factors like race, gender, economic status, or sexuality.

Busing System

A method of transportation that uses buses to move people from one place to another, often used in the context of desegregating schools by transporting students to schools outside their neighborhoods.

Economic Difficulties

Situations characterized by financial challenges, such as high unemployment rates, inflation, and poverty.