Social Work and the Changing Face of the Digital Divide
Reference:
Steyaert, J. and Gould, N., 2009. Social Work and the Changing Face of the Digital Divide. British Journal of Social Work, 39 (4), pp. 740-753.
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Abstract
In this article, the concept of digital divide and its relation to social exclusion is analysed. After describing the several facets of the digital divide, the question is asked whether the divide is widening or narrowing? The definition of digital divide is reconsidered and the article argues that access to the technology alone is but a very rudimentary indicator of actually making use of digital opportunities. This is expanded in the section on risks arising from digital exclusion. Finally, implications of this approach of the digital divide for social work and social care are considered.
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| Item Type | Articles |
| Creators | Steyaert, J.and Gould, N. |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcp022 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords | information society, social exclusion, digital divide |
| Departments | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences > Social & Policy Sciences |
| Research Centres | Centre for Analysis of Social Policy (CASP) |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published |
| ID Code | 14402 |
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