Settle for Less Technology Inequality

As I was working on a project about the education gap between socioeconomic groups, I was startled by the extent of technology inequality in America.

Black and Hispanic households with school-aged children were 1.3 to 1.4 times as likely as white ones to face limited access to computers and the internet, and more than two in five low-income households had only limited access.

UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge - Paul M. Ong - 12/9/2020

As a student, I benefit from the internet on a daily basis. Being able to Google for research, watch educational videos, and read books should not be a luxury. For today settle for less technology inequality by becoming aware of the problem and taking action. Consider donating to an organization such as Computer 2 Kids San Diego, your unused, old device could be life changing to a child, and make sure your elected representatives are working towards affordable internet access because a device with connectivity offers exponential educational opportunities.

Note: this post originally appeared on the backup site on 9/14/2021

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