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short readsOct 3, 2016

Smartphones help those without broadband get online, but don’t necessarily bridge the digital divide

Many Americans rely on cell phone internet access due to a lack of broadband at home. But are these devices a good substitute?
reportNov 8, 2017

Methodology

This report brings together analysis of survey and demographic data from various previously published Pew Research Center reports. It also includes new analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia and historical data on the distribution of Orthodox Christians, Catholics and Protestants around the world. Attitudinal data was collected through nationally […]
reportFeb 8, 2017

Theme 5: Algorithmic categorizations deepen divides

Two lines of thinking about societal divisions were embodied in many respondents’ answers. First, they predicted that an algorithm-assisted future will widen the gap between the digitally savvy, who are the most desired customers in the new information ecosystem, and disadvantage those who are not nearly as connected or able to participate. The second observation […]
reportSep 20, 2016

1. The meaning of digital readiness

Technological innovation often unfolds at a pace faster than some people are able to embrace. When household electric service started to be widely available in the 1930s, many Americans, particularly in rural areas, were unsure whether they needed it. This led some providers to embark on extensive home-to-home marketing to urge people to wire their […]
reportOct 18, 2017

Wide Partisan Gaps in U.S. Over How Far the Country Has Come on Gender Equality

Most Democrats are dissatisfied with the nation’s progress on gender equality, while more than half of Republicans say it has been about right.
reportJul 20, 2016

Digital Divide Narrows for Latinos as More Spanish Speakers and Immigrants Go Online

The long-standing divide in internet use between U.S. Hispanics and whites is now at its narrowest point since 2009, as immigrant and Spanish-dominant Latinos make big strides in going online.
short readsJul 24, 2017

Democrats more likely than Republicans to say online harassment is a major problem

Republicans and Democrats are about equally likely to have been harassed online because of their political views, but there are some notable differences in how members of each party view the issue of online harassment.
reportOct 2, 2017

Covering President Trump in a Polarized Media Environment

During the early days of the administration, similar storylines were covered across outlets, but the types of sources cited and assessments of Trump’s actions differed.
reportJul 11, 2017

4. The broader context of online harassment

Outside of the specific behaviors discussed thus far in this report, online harassment presents broader issues and implications for the tone and culture of interacting in the digital age. Most Americans have heard of online harassment and many consider it a major problem, but the public is more divided on foundational issues such as the […]
short readsJul 11, 2017

Key takeaways on how Americans view – and experience – online harassment

Most Americans say that online harassment is a major problem, and many look to a host of institutions to curtail online abuse.

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Smartphones help those without broadband get online, but don’t necessarily bridge the digital divide

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Theme 5: Algorithmic categorizations deepen divides

1. The meaning of digital readiness

Digital Divide Narrows for Latinos as More Spanish Speakers and Immigrants Go Online

Democrats more likely than Republicans to say online harassment is a major problem

Covering President Trump in a Polarized Media Environment

4. The broader context of online harassment

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