Digital Divide and Quantum Jump Strategies

Raj Yadav; Bikesh Yadav; Manohar Pawar

doi:10.1177/25166026251350522

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Digital Divide and Quantum Jump Strategies

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Digital Divide and Quantum Jump Strategies

Raj Yadav, Bikesh Yadav and Manohar Pawar

International Journal of Community and Social Development, Vol.7(2), pp.222-239

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/25166026251350522

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Abstract

causes and consequences of digital divide

digital policy

digital inclusion

digital inequalities

This article discusses the concept, extent, causes and consequences of digital divide, and suggests connected strategies to bridge the divide. Drawing on secondary data, it delineates the concept of digital divide in terms of technological, sociocultural and normative aspects. The extent of digital divide greatly varies depending upon the regions, developed and developed countries, gender and rural–urban areas. It argues that structural and individual factors contribute to digital divide and exclude and disempower people, leading to further inequalities. It recommends connected solutions and quick action to address the ongoing digital divide.

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Title: Digital Divide and Quantum Jump Strategies
Authors: Raj Yadav (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
Bikesh Yadav - Aasaman Nepal (Nepal)
Manohar Pawar - Charles Sturt University
Publication details: International Journal of Community and Social Development, Vol.7(2), pp.222-239
Publisher: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
Date published: 2025
DOI: 10.1177/25166026251350522
ISSN: 2516-6034; 2516-6026
Copyright note: © The Author(s) 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
Organisation Unit: Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991144503802621
Output Type: Journal article

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