Socioeducational Inequality and Digital Discrimination at Rafael María de Mendive Pre-University Institute

Abstract

This article responds to the project "Adolescents, Readings, and Digital Platforms" and analyzes the impact of socio-educational inequality on institutionalized discriminatory practices stemming from social networks, using the Rafael María de Mendive Pre-University Institute in Santiago de Cuba as a case study. From the perspective of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), it examines how digital platforms act as systems of socialization that reproduce stereotypes, exclusions, and hierarchies, affecting educational equity. Through techniques such as participant observation, surveys, and digital content analysis, expressions of discrimination based on race, gender, and technological capital were identified. The study reveals that the existing legal and political frameworks in Cuba are still not effectively articulated with the school digital environment, which hinders the prevention of cyberbullying and the promotion of inclusion. The research proposes comprehensive pedagogical strategies and public policies that promote critical digital literacy and active participation of local actors to build fairer educational environments.