What is Marginalized Communities

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Populations that have limited access to digital technology. Learn more in: Digital Inclusion in Education Using Cloud Computing and Augmented and Virtual Reality

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Socially excluded groups of people for different reasons, such as age, physical or mental disabilities, economic status, access to education, or live in isolated places or depressed areas. Learn more in: Technologies for Digital Inclusion: Good Practices Dealing with Diversity

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Groups of people that are excluded from social and economic activities. Learn more in: Technologies for Digital Transformation in Marginalized Communities

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Societies that are not part of the mainstream social, economic, educational, or cultural life. Learn more in: A Strategy for the Digitalization of Marginalized Communities

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In general terms, marginalized communities are communities confined to the lower or peripheral edge of the society. Such a group is denied involvement in mainstream economic, political, cultural and social activities due to their living conditions, lifestyles or exclusion. In Namibia, the Ovahimba and San communities are among those regarded as marginalized communities. Learn more in: Inclusive Approaches to School Counseling: Arguing for Culturally-Responsive Psycho-Social Support for Learners From Indigenous Communities

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Societies or groups that are deprived or excluded from social and economic activities. Learn more in: Opportunities, Challenges, and Digital Inclusion in Marginalized Societies

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Are groups and communities that experience discrimination and exclusion (social, political, and economic) because of unequal power relationships across economic, political, social and cultural dimensions. Learn more in: Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Inclusion in Marginalised Communities

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Communities considered to be on the lower end of society, faces discrimination and inequality. Learn more in: From Digital Divides to Digital Dividends: Embracing Basic Services in Zimbabwe's Digitalisation Agenda