Write/Create a 2-3 page double-spaced paper that addresses these items fully, completely and thoughtfully writing in paragraph style – as in you will end up with 5 paragraphs!
“Ism” List: Racism, Sexism, Classism, Language, Abelism, Geographical, Ageism
CIS 3317: E-Commerce
Assignment #2: (Individual) “Ism’s and The Digital Divide”
Refer to the Course Syllabus/Schedule for Due Dates!
The Isms:
A collective derogatory term to lump together the radical social reform movements of the day
(such as slavery abolitionism, feminism, alcohol prohibitionism, pacifism, early socialism, etc.)
and various spiritual or religious movements considered non-mainstream by the standards of the
time (such as Transcendentalism, spiritualism, Mormonism, the Oneida movement often accused
of “free love”, etc.). Groups or classes of individuals are also often discussed in the context of a
digital divide include, but are not limited to:
Sample Ism’s Traits or Suggestions
Racism Race .vs. Access, Usage, Span of Time, access to PC’s & the internet
Sexism Gender based (technical/engineering Careers, Gaming, Hackers….)
Classism Socioeconomic (Have/Have-Not, Speed, #)
Language English .vs. non-English as primary language
Abelism Yes/No, Cost & Availability of Special Equipment
Geographical Urban .vs. Rural and access to high-speed internet/resources
Ageism Catering to or Alienating certain age groups of individuals
The Digital Divide/Digital Diversity
The gap between those with regular, effective access to Digital and information technology, and
those without this access. It encompasses both physical access to technology hardware and, more
broadly, skills and resources which allow for its use. With the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, this
phrase was used countless times – especially in grades K-12 and it’s impact on learning let alone
the global population and the workforce/worker skills showcased in these articles.
• US’s digital divide ‘is going to kill people’ as Covid-19 exposes inequalities
• Coronavirus has exposed the digital divide like never before
• Digital Transformation And Digital Divide Post COVID-19
• Bridging the broadband gap: Connecting the truly last internet mile
According to Andrea Caumont in this 2013 article posted on www.pewresearch.org, the 5
primary causes of “Digital Diversity” (the Degree of Usage and Online Behavior) are:
1. Age
2. Income and Educational Level
3. Community Type
4. Disability
5. Spanish-Speaking Preference (ESL = English is Second Language)
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/11/08/whos-not-online-5-factors-tied-to-the-
digital-divide/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/13/coronavirus-covid-19-exposes-cracks-us-digital-divide
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-digital-divide-internet-data-broadband-mobbile/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinamilanesi/2020/05/11/digital-transformation-and-digital-divide-post-covid-19/#4c034ca16565
https://www.idginsiderpro.com/article/3562074/bridging-the-broadband-gap-connecting-the-truly-last-internet-mile.html?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Title%3A%20Bridging%20the%20broadband%20gap%3A%20Connecting%20the%20truly%20last%20internet%20mile&utm_campaign=Insider%20Pro%20Insights&utm_term=Insider%20Pro&utm_date=20200812093831
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/11/08/whos-not-online-5-factors-tied-to-the-digital-divide/
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/11/08/whos-not-online-5-factors-tied-to-the-digital-divide/
CIS 3317: E-Commerce
Assignment #2: (Individual) “Ism’s and The Digital Divide”
The Assignment: Select one “Ism” and relate it to the concept of the Digital Divide that you
feel connected to (personal history, issue, concern, strong feelings, a situation or incident). Note:
you do not have to select one of ism’s from the list above as you may come up with your own
ism which is perfectly fine.
Write/Create a 2-3 page double-spaced paper that addresses these items fully, completely and
thoughtfully writing in paragraph style – as in you will end up with 5 paragraphs!
a) Which Ism category/grouping did you pick and why?
b) Describe the Digital Divide in your own words
c) Find/Research some statistics or facts about the ism as it relates to the Digital Divide
let alone showcased during the 2020 COVID-19 global outbreak
d) What impact does this have in the business world if this embraced or condoned?
e) Reflect on what you found, feel and/or think about it or the situation
FORMAT:
(1) On the 1st page at the TOP of your paper (like a header) include:
a. Your NAME
b. the “Ism” that you have selected to write about
(2) MUST be done with word processing technology as hand-written assignments will not be
accepted.
(3) Refer to the course syllabus “Individual Assignment Rubric” for the homework submission
scoring model.
(4) You are to submit it ONLINE to TRACS Assignment Tab: Assignment #2
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