Media
technological processes that facilitate communication
sociological perspective on media
functionalist: political, economic, and social realities set the stage. frames our understanding of the world
conflict: media can only be understood by learning about those who control it
feminist: women and minorities are devalued
interactionist: social world is defined and what is and not told.
impression management
creating a favorable impression of oneself to others. (you do not always have a choice on what to share online)
issue on privacy
websites, apps, etc routinely track EVERYTHING (browsing history, log in info, etc)
media literacy
ability to analyze things online and discern their credibility
digital divide
gap separating those who have access/understanding of new tech and those who don’t
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulates interstate and international communication
