Argumentative Essay: Is Digital Access A Right?

In order to completely immerse oneself in the economic, political, and social aspects of not just America, but of the world, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to access computers and the internet (Digital Divide). Surprisingly, seventy percent of the world does not have access to the internet or opportunities to operate technologies such as computers and smart phones (Zickhur). In America, one in five people do not use the internet (Zickhur). Without digital access they are left without the skills needed to prosper in a growing technological world. Advocating equal electronic rights could not be any more important than it is today, because a lack of digital access is a lack of knowledge. Digital access opens the doors for improvement …show more content…
Most notably, such countries may see a sharp increase in the overall quality of education in their schools and universities through increased access to the latest research information.”
Digital access makes advances in education possible in these countries. Through increased technology quality of education is attainable and has positive long term effects on a country’s society and …show more content…
In the 21st century, access to technology and education can be directly linked. Although most of us will readily agree that digital access should be a right, we should also consider the drawbacks of granting full digital access, specifically when digital devices are in the hands of young students. With full access to the internet comes full access to inaccurate, violent, inflammatory, or sexually explicit material. It is important to set up privacy and security features to protect and prevent exposure to inappropriate and erroneous information. Digital access simply paths the way of the future by allowing technology to aid in the flow of information and educational