The document discusses the digital divide, which refers to the lack of access to information technology between those who can and cannot access it. The digital divide reflects existing social inequalities in the U.S. Barriers to access include lack of resources to purchase and upgrade software and hardware, as well as the technical skills needed. Those most affected tend to be women, racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with low incomes or disabilities, and those who are not integrated into the workforce or are primary caregivers for family members. While computer use is widespread, internet access differs by gender, ethnicity, and other factors.

2. "digital divide‘ lack of information technology (IT) between individuals who have and do not have access to IT. D.D. reflects “existing patterns of social stratification in the United States” Mary Keegan Eamon

3. Lack of software Lack of technical ability to upgrade services Lack of monetary resources to upgrade software Ability and means to learn new skills. Teacher Librarian 32.2 (Dec 2004): p34(1). Quality of Access

4. @ Home Limited number of computers @ Public Libraries @ Schools Limited hours of operation In public spaces Lack of affordability Lack of Basic Access

5. Involved for longer periods of time in the workforce They are not societies primary care .givers for .Children .Elderly .ill or injured family members Mary Keegan Eamon steered toward science and technological fields of study

6. Periodically leave the work force to Act as primary family care givers for Maternity leave Children Elderly ill or injured family members Mary Keegan Eamon Women are not steered toward science and technological fields of study.

7. Ninety-one percent of both female and male students use computers ( Andrew Trotter ) Gender Grade level % use a computer % Have Internet Access Female K-12 91 61 Male K-12 91 58

8. ( Andrew Trotter ) ethnicity gender Grade level % use computers for homework % use a computer % Have Internet Access Asian K-12 91 58 White K-12 93 67 African America K-12 86 47 Latino K-12 86 44 Native American K-12 Without disabilities K-12 91 61 With Disabilities K-12 82 49 went online

10. Men Caucasians married Individuals well-educated individuals Mary Keegan Eamon

11. 4 Million Public Library Users Technological instruction on emerging products Free Computer Literacy Instruction Up to date software and hardware

13. " Digital Divide still deep.(update: education news from schools, businesses, research and government agencies)(Brief Article)." District Administration 40.11 (Nov 2004): 22(1). InfoTrac OneFile . Thomson Gale. Georgia Military College. 21 Apr. 2007 Update on the Digital Divide in the United States. , By: Conhaim, Wallys W., Link-Up, 0739988X, Jul/Aug2001, Vol. 18, Issue 4 Database: Computer Source Education Week Minorities Still Face Digital Divide By Andrew Trotter Vol. 26, Issue 03, Page 14 Published: September 13, 2006 Free Art work National Cancer Institute dccps.nci.nih.gov/womenofcolor/ artwork .html - 1 The work cited page and the power point presentation has been updated has been updated to reflect that it is being used as a teaching aid.