Dimensiones de las desigualdades digitales presentes en las brechas digitales de segundo nivel, una caracterización

The aim of this article is to analyze the theoretical conceptualization of the digital divide, based on its three levels (access, use, and life opportunities), in order to characterize the dimensions that constitute it, particularly at the second level. It is argued that a theoretical analysis of the notion of digital inequality, as it relates to the use of digital technologies, is necessary. To this end, the frameworks proposed by DiMaggio and Hargittai and by Warschauer are revisited. A documentary review of literature related to digital divide, inclusion and inequality was conducted. Based on the findings, a theoretical proposal of dimensions is presented, which may be useful for better understanding inequality in the second-level digital divide. This proposal aims to deepen comprehension of the characteristics of the third level to broaden the notion of inequality that reduces it to access or lack of access to technologies.