Relationships

Question 1

Define digital revolution

Answer 1

The transformation that digital technology has made to society, particularly in the ways we communicate and how information is shared

Question 2

Define media convergence

Answer 2

The coming together of different forms of media

Question 3

Define technological convergence

Answer 3

The merging of different types of information into a single delivery system (e.g. smartphones)

Question 4

Define economic convergence

Answer 4

Business models are diversifying to produce multi-media delivery systems (e.g. amazon)

Question 5

Define cultural convergence

Answer 5

Most society members interact with one another using the same type of digital communications (e.g. facebook)

Question 6

Define digital social networks

Answer 6

Groups of people with social connections who are connected through social media

Question 7

Define virtual communities

Answer 7

Communities existing on the internet

Question 8

Define social capital

Answer 8

Benefits that can be gained through having connections with certain groups or individuals

Question 9

Define catfishing

Answer 9

When a person takes information and images, and uses them to create a new identity for themselves

Question 10

Define fourth wave of feminism

Answer 10

COCHRANE-
feminist movement that seeks greater gender equality by focusing on gendered norms and the marginalisation of women in society

Question 11

Why did MILLER argue that digital communications enable people to maintain existing relationships?

Answer 11

‘The facebook effect’-
Facebook strengthens existing relationships, as it allows people to get in touch (even if miles apart), and keep updated by posts

Question 12

Give at least two pieces of sociological evidence to support the argument that digital communications enable people to make new personal relationships

Answer 12

• CARTER- cybercity- found virtual worlds enable formation of new relationships- online relationships equally as important as offline ones
• Dating apps (bumble, etc) increase chances of meeting future partner
• Online communities encourage relationships (e.g. mumsnet)

Question 13

Using an example, explain how digital communications enable people to increase their social capital

Answer 13

Linkedin- allows people to develop professional relationships. Find useful social contacts and networks to secure a well paid job

Question 14

People’s offline relationships suffer as a result of time spent online. Support this argument using the ideas of TURKLE

Answer 14

We are ‘alone together’- in the same room, but on devices. Quality time spent with loved ones is reduced

Question 15

People’s offline relationships suffer as a result of time spent online. Support this argument using the ideas of CLAYTON

Answer 15

More time spent on Twitter, the more likely people were to report Twitter-related conflict within their relationship (contact exes, liking photos, etc)- result in arguments or divorce

Question 16

People’s offline relationships suffer as a result of time spent online. Support this argument using the ideas of PALMER

Answer 16

‘Toxic childhood’- technological an cultural change have a negative impact on child development. E.g. youtube kids and gaming increases the issue. Kids spend too much time online, less time developing skills, e.g. communication and language

Question 17

The quality of online relationships may not be very high. Support this argument using the ideas of GRANOVETTER

Answer 17

Relationship strength measured by amount of time spend together, and reciprocity. Facebook relationships= weak ties, superficial and fake- hardly know each other

Question 18

People may enter into negative relationships online. Support this argument using the ideas of BAUDRILLARD

Answer 18

We’re living in an ‘age simulation’- hard to tell real from fake. Online relationships often result in catfishing or scamming. Possible grooming