Globalization is a concept that refers to the world being interconnected and the dispersion information, culture, etc. across the globe. I find the term globalization to be slightly deceiving because it implies that the entire globe is a part of this process when there are many countries unable to contribute to this movement due to lack of resources, internet, etc. This is why I say that the parts of the globe are “connected” through this movement because they are not necessarily equal contributors to the spread of information or technology, but are affected by globalization regardless. Globalization is not an exchange of goods or information because exchange implies some sort of equality in what one is giving or receiving, but more of a dispersion or scattering of such across certain parts of the globe. I agree with Norris’ point that globalization does indeed bring together many people (with internet access) but creates a disconnect with those who don’t have such access to technology. This creates a “growing disparity” in the world’s population. (Norris 1).

“Information poverty” refers to the need for information (which in today’s society is extremely valuable much like money) that is not being fulfilled in certain parts of the world. Countries that lack this information are those without the resources to obtain it. It is put in economic terms by saying that they are poor in a sense because they are without such valuable information. It goes to show that internet access is not a human right; it is a privilege that certain parts of the world have. It is not an inherent human right because not all human beings have the ability to use the internet due to a lack in financial resources and technology.

Norris, Pippa. “Information Poverty and the Wired World”. The Harvard International Journal of Press-Politics.5(2000):1-6 Editorial.