Abstract
This chapter attempts to explain how and why the process of social stratification is relevant and valuable to the study of digital inequalities in a digital-enabled society. Digital inequalities are not separate forms of inequalities, but are related to social inequalities offline (Ragnedda, 2017). This chapter argues that digital inequalities are, similarly to social inequalities, influenced by the Weberian triadic relationship at the base of social stratification dynamics – namely, class, social status and power (Weber, 1949). ...
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Sage Handbook of Digital Society |
Editors | William Housley, Adam Edwards, Roser Beneito-Montagut, Richard Fitzgerald |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | SAGE |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 19-34 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781526498779 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- age groups
- digital divide
- inequalities
- inequality
- internet
- social inequality
- social stratification
- social theory
- status
- stratification