Examining the emergence of digital society and the digital divide in India: A comparative evaluation between urban and rural areas

Mahmudul Hasan Laskar · 2023 · Frontiers in Sociology

Summary. India's digital expansion since 2000, accelerated by affordable internet access, has created a digital divide rooted in socioeconomic inequality rather than technology alone. The study compares rural and urban areas, finding that digital inequalities affect access to education and economic opportunities across both settings. The digital divide reflects broader socioeconomic disparities and capability gaps, not merely technological access differences.

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  journal = {Frontiers in Sociology},
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DOI

10.3389/fsoc.2023.1145221

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions

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