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The Sustained Reproduction of the Urban-Rural Digital Divide and Digital Inequality

Authors
Ngai Zhan1, *
1Shenzhen College of International Education, Shenzhen, 518043, China
*Corresponding author. Email: azhan3257568072@gmail.com
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Ngai Zhan
Available Online 7 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-706-9_29How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Rural Youth; Digital Divide; Digital Inequality; Digital Literacy
Abstract

This study explores the phenomenon of the continuous reproduction of the digital divide and digital inequality between urban and rural areas in China. With the widespread application of information technology in various fields, the gap in access to digital resources and development opportunities between urban and rural areas is gradually widening. This article analyzes different aspects of the digital divide, including cognitive disparity, equipment disparity, resource disparity, and disparity in usage purposes. Rural youth are introduced to the internet relatively late and primarily use digital devices for entertainment rather than enhancing their skills, which exacerbates digital inequality between urban and rural areas. Additionally, factors such as family education levels and socio-economic backgrounds further widen the digital usage gap for rural children. This article argues that narrowing this digital divide is crucial for achieving balanced development between urban and rural areas and promoting social equity.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 2th International Conference on Economic Management, Financial Innovation and Public Service (EMFIPS 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
7 May 2025
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978-94-6463-706-9
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-706-9_29How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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