Digital exclusion in Turkey: A policy perspective

作者: Rabia Karakaya Polat

DOI: 10.1016/J.GIQ.2012.03.002

关键词: Social environmentThe InternetEconomic growthInequalityDisadvantagedSocial inequalityRural areaInformation and Communications TechnologyDevelopment economicsSociologyDigital divide

摘要: Abstract This article explores the patterns of digital divide in Turkey and analyzes policies related to this issue. Our analysis reveals that disparities are interwoven with other social inequalities. finding is parallel conclusions previous research which suggests exclusion can have a ‘reinforcing’ effect on and/or economic Having considered current range targeting either ICT access or skills, we argue techno-centric solutions huge budgets occupy policy agenda at expense more sophisticated programs take into account context exclusion. These fail address most disadvantaged groups. Those who old, disabled, female reside rural areas less likely be internet users existing do not reach out these

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