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An Exploratory Study of Digital Inequities and Work in the Redevelopment of a Southeastern American City

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  • Tianca Crocker

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Clysha Whitlow

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Haley Cooper

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Claire Patrick

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Avangelyne Padilla

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Mia Jammal

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

  • Rebecca Ince

    (School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA)

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.

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  • Tianca Crocker & Clysha Whitlow & Haley Cooper & Claire Patrick & Avangelyne Padilla & Mia Jammal & Rebecca Ince, 2022. "An Exploratory Study of Digital Inequities and Work in the Redevelopment of a Southeastern American City," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:11:y:2022:i:10:p:442-:d:925783
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