The digital divide can affect both groups and individuals, raising issues of equity, access, and influence both globally and locally. Use your favorite search engine to research equity in computer science education and computer science employment—remember that equity isn’t just a question of race or gender, but can include different abilities, socioeconomic status, and geographical location.
As you research, consider that equity is affected by the actions of individuals, organizations, and governments. How is the equity question you choose as your topic affected by these players?
Write an essay of at least 250 words describing the connections between people and computing and the role of equity in those connections.
