How has the diffusion of the Internet affected the "participation gap" between the more and less economically advantaged?
A) It has narrowed the gap by raising the level of participation among less educated and less affluent Americans.
B) It has maintained the gap; more advantaged people participate more frequently in both new and old forms of participation.
C) It has narrowed the gap by lowering the level of participation among the most educated and affluent Americans.
D) It has had no effect on wealth-related differences in participation, but has reduced the gap between the more and less educated.

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Research has shown that although the Internet has increased overall levels of participation, it has not significantly narrowed the participation gap between the more and less economically advantaged. In fact, those who are more affluent and educated tend to participate more frequently in both online and offline forms of participation, maintaining the participation gap.

How Has the Diffusion of the Internet Affected the "Participation