Information+Rich+and+Information+Poor

__Information Rich__

This a term used to describe a certain group of people you have easy access to computers and electronic communications. They get information and news from the internet and buy the latest products through online shopping. They are able to follow computer based learning and skills training courses at home, and looks for jobs that are advertised solely on the internet. They tend to fin is easier to get well-paid jobs and will enjoy a more comfortable and secure lifestyle.

__Information Poor__

This is people you don’t have easy access to computers and don’t have the IT skills and confidence to take part in teleshopping, telebanking, internet chat and news groups. As corporations like the BBC seek public opinion on matters increasingly via the internet, the voices of the information poor may not be heard. The jobs on offer to them will be less skilled, paid less and much more insecure. The information poor will have to work longer hours just to survive and will have less leisure time. Gradually the difference in access to information may create a real social divide between the materially rich and materially poor.