Some people believe that internet is increasing the gap between the rich and poor, while others argue that it helps to reduce this gap. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Over the
last
twenty years, the
internet
has become used more widely by millions or even billions of
people
. There is a debate about whether global software increases the gap between better-off and less well-off individuals. From my perspective, the
internet
has opened more opportunities for non-wealthy
people
rather than for affluent society. On the one hand, due by using the
internet
, celebrities and other opulent humans are able to enlarge their audience who commence following them and being aware of their lifestyles.
As a result
,
this
trend helps them to become even more popular,
therefore
, gaining more money.
For example
, famous actors and actresses, due to globalisation, can get more chances to be invited to the
next
films.
In addition
, there are numerous well-known companies over the world,
such
as Apple, McDonald's and others, who have vast amounts of profits and can afford to post as many adverts on the
Internet
as they desire. Doing that, they have been spreading around the world, sometimes causing local businesses bankruptcies. In my opinion,
although
it means that already well-known
people
are getting richer, utilizing the global web net, others are still able to realise themselves.
On the other hand
,
people
who do not possess so much money could use the
Internet
to change their current positions.
First
of all, because of the
internet
, humankind can gain access to any courses online, which, frequently, are free. They are
also
able to obtain some qualifications to get a well-paid job. Poor
people
can become smarter and more clever if they use the global network, especially by reading e-books or even just having the access to any information they would like to get.
Moreover
, some
people
can become bloggers, travelling or just make jokes, which would compel some sponsors in order to get even more popular. I think that the
internet
opens doors for everyone who wishes to become opulent. In conclusion, the
internet
has become a part of our lives. It is argued whether it creates an even wider gap between wealthy and poor humans.
However
, I believe, there are more available opportunities for less well-off individuals to realise themselves.
Submitted by katerinaandrusenko2003.2003 on

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • digital divide
  • wealth gap
  • accessibility
  • disadvantaged
  • empowerment
  • digital skills
  • online resources
  • financial disparities
  • bridging the gap
  • digital inclusion
  • economic inequality
  • equal opportunities
  • digital divide
  • information age
  • socioeconomic divide
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