The Internet and Social Inequality at the Turn of the 20th Century

As the Internet revolution reshapes the world, its usage across the globe reveals a glaring digital divide between developed and developing nations. This paper explores why the Stratification model of Internet diffusion exists, highlighting critical obstacles like prohibitive costs, inadequate infrastructure, language barriers, low education levels, and a lack of relevant content for underserved populations. Using diffusion theory, the study emphasises the Internet's unique challenges compared t