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A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that most individuals aged between 18 and 28 consider internet access as a ‘human right.’ The study was conducted in the UK.
New research indicates that Gen Z regard internet access as a basic human right on a similar level to other necessities such as food and water.
Conducted in the UK, 2,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 28 were surveyed. Over 50% agreed that enhancing internet access in rural or underserved areas should be a top priority for international development.
In addition, eight out of ten Gen Zers said they couldn’t imagine life without internet access. Interestingly, 75% of Baby Boomers agreed, despite already being adults when broadband first became majorly accessible.
Over two-thirds of the Gen Zers who were polled said they rely on the internet in some capacity for their livelihoods. Respondents also said that the greatest challenge for communities lacking internet access was not being able to obtain information or access modern healthcare.
Keep in mind that over three billion people globally still do not have access to the internet.
The study was conducted by Hello World, a charity that provides free solar-powered internet hubs to communities who lack online access.
These numbers are not exactly surprising, especially as far as Gen Z attitudes are concerned. Young people have grown up with social media, instant online communication, and are entering workforces that rely on the internet to operate. It has become a societal necessity in most industries, and should be considered essential in many countries.
