l3 : networked global society Flashcards
what do sociologists mean by “networks”?
“it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”
all the direct and indirect connections that link a person or a group with each other. include people from similar race, ethnicity, class and other social backgrounds
what does granovetter (1973) state about networks?
- advantages in strong ties, among higher professionals who are likely to hear about new opportunities through their connections
- lower classes do not have these connections so struggle to obtain better jobs
what has happened to networks as globalisation has accelerated?
changed the way the economy and employment functions. people rely on the internet for creating and maintaining work relationships and finding jobs. disadvantaged if no access to digital forms of communication when applying for jobs
what did castells say about networked global society?
- networked global society links to marxist ideas
- refers to the idea that in the post-industrial society, information is a result of new forms of communication
- those with access to information create social networks, resulting in greater employability and hierarchal status
- leads to “social capital” eg. linkedin
what is “social capital” by castells?
having relationships or connections with people and groups at a global level leads to material rewards
what does the phrase “communication technologies allow for the removal of the issue of space and distance and for globalisation”?
technology removes the barrier of time and distance as you can communicate instantly, wherever and whenever they like
how does castells theory link to marxist ideas?
financial capital can be built from networks which consist of employees and other businesses, who are often very skilled. those who are not skilled, due to lack of education, provide no value so are not a part of the network. this perpetuates the hierarchal structure in society between bourgeoisie and proletariats.
