Do less blacks than their fellow white Americans use the web? According to the Pew Study on Internet Usage , the answer is yes, but this study is also quick to point out that it's not merely color, it's a mixture of things. However, according to Leonce Gaiter , author of Is the Web too Cool for Blacks, "the web mocks...our fundamental beliefs, our core desires. (p 643)" Gaiter flatly states that the majority of white Americans have an ignorance for black culture. He does not take the time to address the other legitimate reasons accounting for the black deficiency, but continues to rattle on about prejudice and racism, not even stopping to document proper sources.
Have morals and values changed in America and left blacks behind? According to Gaiter, the web can't h
Although racism has decreased in society today, it still is a threat to getting people on the Web. Nowadays, blacks are not the only one being discriminated against-it's all minorities. In studies conducted, of the online community, only 23% are non-white. Because of this, non-whites are uncomfortable with the fact that they may converse with those who under normal circumstances would show prejudice against them. President Clinton stated that his goal was to have a computer in every home by the end of his term. But how many people will want to access the web if it is considered "white?" Gaiter stated that the web is considered "white" and therefore people stay away to avoid trouble, even if they are offered the opportunity.
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