Digital Divide Encompasses More Than Technology.

Byline: Pennsylvania State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Access to information technology and training in IT skills are supposed to level the economic playing field for women and low-income minorities, but two Penn State researchers say acquiring that expertise alone doesn't automatically lead to upward mobility.

In fact, the information society may be perpetuating social and economic inequalities by race and gender, say Lynette Kvasny, assistant professor of information sciences and technology, and Eileen Trauth, professor of information sciences and technology.

By themselves, technology and IT skills will not bring …