Diversity and Discrimination
Digital Technology as an Enabler
Digital technology can promote equality by:
- Providing access to education and skills through online platforms.
- Enabling remote work and flexible schedules, allowing people to balance work and family responsibilities.
- Facilitating networking and mentorship opportunities through social media and online communities.
Challenges and Barriers
- Digital Divide: People in many parts of the world have limited access to technology and the internet.
- Online Harassment: Individuals are often targets of cyberbullying, trolling, and abuse on digital platforms.
- Representation: Some people are underrepresented in the tech industry and in leadership roles (for example, women).
Describe at least two scenarios that companies can implement to battle discrimination in office.
Types of Discrimination
Factors that create discrimination include:
- Gender and Sexuality
- Race and Ethnicity
- Religion and Religious Beliefs
- Political Beliefs
- Cultural Differences
Digital technologies that support diversity and help battle discrimination:
- Digital applications to support partially and fully blind individuals
- Smart wheelchairs
- Braille keyboards
- Text-to-speech technologies
- How can digital technology be used to promote diversity and inclusion?
- What are some challenges that digital technology presents in addressing discrimination?
- Can you think of a real-world example where digital technology has helped or hindered diversity and inclusion?
