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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: social class > digital divide/digital capital
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digital divide/digital capital  

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  • The digital divide is a term coined to refer to the gap between those who have access to computers, and those who do not. In the mid-1990s, the term sparked political concern, and President Bill Clinton formed incentives for large businesses and corporations to donate computers and other forms of technology to poorer communities and schools. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Digital Divide/Digital Capital]

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