Globalisation Flashcards
(42 cards)
the digital revolution
the transformation that digital technology has impacted society
media convergence
the process of multiple media technologies coming together under one device
what are the three types of media convergence
technological, economical and cultural
technological convergence
previously unrelated technologies under one device e.g. mobile phones
economical convergence
economies of different countries becoming more similar
cultural convergence
two cultures becoming more similar as their interactions increase
Carter (2005)
cybercity allowed people to make new friends, and many found it easier than making friends in real life
Miller
studied 12 facebook users and found that is can be used to overcome barriers like shyness and maintain relationships
Gardner and Davis
believe creating online relationships can create opportunities for jobs and mutual aid
positive impacts of technology on relationships
communicate around the world, make and maintain friendships, develop social capital
replika
people form relationships with AI giving them comfort and even romance
negative impacts of technology on relationships
reduces time spent on real life relationships, potential harmful online relationships, negative impacts on romantic relationships
Turkle
alone together- people are together but in their phones
Clayton
found that twitter damages romantic relationships
Palmer
toxic childhood- children are being parented more by technology than their parents
Baudrillard
age of simulation- creates an issue of catfishing and fake identities
Prensky
young people are digital natives, old people are digital immigrants leaving them at a disadvantage
negative impact of technology on young adults identities
causes insecurities, influenced to buy products they don’t need, potential cyber bullying
positive impacts of technology on young peoples identities
find people they connect with, find ways to improve themselves, keep in contact with friends
Bordieau
the working class are at a disadvantage due to a lack of social, economic and cultural capital and tech could help them access this
Marcus Rashford
used tech to get free school dinners throughout the summer holidays
Kwajo Tweneboa
used social media to expose the housing conditions people are living in
Hart (2011)
social media is increasingly important in how we present ourselves, meaning class is irrelevant to how we are viewed
Matthews (2014)
studied a facebook community where they built belonging by sharing photos of their childhood