e Role of Mass Media The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those without.It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen.In other words,it is the unequal access by some members of society to information and communications technology,and the unequal acquisition of related skills. The digital divide may be classified based on gender,income, and race groups,and by locations.The term global digital divide refers to differences in technology access between countries or large regions of the world. The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those without. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. In other words, it is the unequal access by some members of society to information and communications technology, and the unequal acquisition of related skills.  The digital divide may be classified based on gender, income, and race groups, and by locations. The term global digital divide refers to differences in technology access between countries or large regions of the world. The Role of Mass Media