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- Title
An Exploratory Study of Digital Inequities and Work in the Redevelopment of a Southeastern American City.
- Authors
Crocker, Tianca; Whitlow, Clysha; Cooper, Haley; Patrick, Claire; Padilla, Avangelyne; Jammal, Mia; Ince, Rebecca
- Abstract
Nearly 6 million workers support the multi-billion-dollar digital economy as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. labor market. Middle-skill jobs in the digital economy sector that pay higher wages and do not require a bachelor's degree are underrepresented people of intersectional marginalized identities. This exploratory study builds upon previous research on digital inequities by examining the digital economy values, behavior, and interests of a small sample of residents in an area of Charlotte, North Carolina with known digital, social, and economic inequities. Analyses included descriptive and bivariate statistics. Given the exploratory nature of the study, no causal inferences are made, however, preliminary findings suggest a need for further research on digital skills training that addresses the intersectional barriers experienced in marginalized communities, and the need for place-based interventions that leverage localized policies in the areas of affordable housing, workforce development, and economic development. Implications and limitations are discussed.
- Subjects
CHARLOTTE (N.C.); BACHELOR'S degree; COMMUNITIES; CAUSAL inference; INTERSECTIONALITY; LABOR market; RESEARCH skills
- Publication
Social Sciences (2076-0760), 2022, Vol 11, Issue 10, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2076-0760
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/socsci11100442