Karine Barzilai?Nahon
Gaps and Bits: Conceptualizing Measurements for Digital Divide/s
University of Washington
three arguments raised article regard indices used measure digital divide first criticize policymakers rely simplistic measures digital divide expense thoughtful analysis 1 purpose tool 2 level observation 3 method approaching data second argue networks associated technologies neutral artifacts political social spaces structure well content levels accordingly need factor context important actor conceptualizing measuring digital divide third two general types indices used measurement digital divides focused monotopical indices comprehensive indices monotopical indices widely available comprehensive ones rare argue policymakers need promote comprehensive indices monotopical indices finally present conceptual definition digital divide framework developing comprehensive index measure