Applied computing, digital literacy and social justice: technological inclusion in the Global South

Maria Mitre, Antonio Sucre, Delia Consuegra and Norman Santos
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Maria Mitre: Universidad de Panamá, Facultad de Informática. Azuero, Panamá
Antonio Sucre: Universidad de Panamá, Facultad de Economía. Los Santos, Panamá
Delia Consuegra: Universidad de Panamá, Facultad de Informática. Los Santos, Panamá
Norman Santos: Investigador Independiente, Departamento de Comunicaciones. Azuero, Panamá.

Journal of Gender, Diversity & Society, 2025, vol. 3, issue 2, 99-115

Abstract: The study examined the relationship between digital infrastructure, technological literacy, and social justice in the Global South, from an applied informatics perspective. Based on a narrative review of recent studies (2022–2025), it analyzed how inequalities in connectivity, education, and gender influenced economic development and digital inclusion. Access to infrastructure alone did not ensure equitable participation or meaningful use of technologies. Sustained digital literacy programs, teacher training, and active methodologies proved effective in reducing use gaps and strengthening critical capacities. Moreover, policies integrating ethics, privacy, and digital accessibility fostered fairer and more sustainable technological ecosystems. In conclusion, applied informatics emerged as an articulating axis between technological development and social equity, transforming digitalization into a tool for inclusion, participation, and human development

Keywords: applied informatics; digital literacy; digital divide; social justice; equity; Global South (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.69821/JoGEDIS.v3i2.153

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