Digitalization and skills in Spain: regional differences and gender gaps

  1. Rodríguez Pasquín, Myriam 1
  2. García Luque, Olga 1
  3. López Martínez, María 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia
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    Universidad de Murcia

    Murcia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03p3aeb86

Journal:
Sociología y tecnociencia

ISSN: 1989-8487

Year of publication: 2023

Volume: 13

Issue: 2

Pages: 94-117

Type: Article

DOI: 10.24197/ST.2.2023.94-117 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Digital skills are increasingly necessary. When their level is unequal, problems of exclusion can arise in the regional and gender spheres. This paper analyzes both types of digital divides in Spain and their recent evolution. The indicator used is IRIS-DESI and its five dimensions: Connectivity, Human capital, Internet use, Integration of digital technology in companies and Digital public services. Using a hierarchical cluster analysis, the Spanish regions are classified according to their digital development. However, considering the gender gap, no clear regional pattern has been found, possibly due to the very complex and multifaceted nature of the digital economy*