DIGITAL INCLUSION: THE OBSTACLES TO BE FACED IN THE SEARCH FOR DIGNITY IN THE CONNECTED SOCIETY

Abstract

This article addresses the importance of digital inclusion in contemporary society, analyzing the obstacles that arise due to the expansion of digital media provided by internet access, the behavior of the public sector in relation to this expansion, and the need to recognize digital inclusion as a fundamental right, hence its importance and particularly its relevance. A literature review was conducted on Constitutional Law, focusing mainly on fundamental rights. Methodologically, a narrative bibliographic review was employed using a deductive approach, with information gathered from the SciELO, CAPES, and Google Scholar databases. The results revealed a significant national expansion of the internet; however, it is accompanied by obstacles that result in the exclusion of marginalized groups or those lacking the capacity to integrate into the connected society, as well as a timid promotion of programs aimed at achieving digital inclusion and the reflection of Brazil's historical socioeconomic inequality on internet access data. Therefore, the importance of discussing this issue within Brazilian society, which is not exhaustively explored here, becomes evident in order to ensure universal internet access and dignity in the connected society.