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This paper examines the current inequalities in home internet access and the use of online resources. Situated within a societal context of internet dependency, to the point of indispensability, this study explores whether or not access gaps have closed and the potential opening of usage gaps. Using data from The Current Population Survey July 2013: Computer and Internet Use Supplement, logistic regression analyses were used to examine the effect of demographic factors on access to home internet and use of online financial services, preventative health information and job seeking tools. The findings demonstrate that access to the internet, as well as use of internet resources, reflect existing inequalities in society, especially in regard to race, income and education. In every case, racial disparities persist even after controlling for socioeconomic status, suggesting that social marginality in the information age transcends class.

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