sociology crime Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is hyper reality according to Baudrillard?
A world where the boundary between reality and media representations has collapsed, making representations indistinguishable from reality.
How does hyperreality shape people’s understanding of wars and world events?
Most people only know about wars and events through media representations, shaping their reality.
What does Baudrillard argue is the ultimate proof of authenticity in hyperreality?
The fact that we have seen it on TV or other media.
What is a key characteristic of simulacra in hyperreality?
Images that derive their meaning from other images, lacking grounding in an external reality.
Fill in the blank: In hyperreality, politicians are often seen on _______.
TV
What persona did Scott Morrison (ScoMo) cultivate in hyperreality?
A relatable, daggy dad who loves the Sharks and going to Bunnings.
What absurd situations illustrate the hyperreal nature of politicians?
Tony Abbott biting into an onion with the skin on, Scott Morrison posting a picture of undercooked curry.
What is a criticism of Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality?
It is abstract and difficult to empirically test or apply to concrete media phenomena.
True or False: Hyperreality suggests that all representations are equally detached from reality.
True
What are the pros of a 24-hour news cycle?
- News all the time at any time
- Global reach
- Everyone can know all the time
- Don’t have to wait
What are the cons of a 24-hour news cycle?
- Report on stuff not very newsworthy when news dries up
- Report on unnecessary stuff
What is compassion fatigue?
A state of emotional exhaustion and decreased concern for others, amplified by media exposure.
How does news media impact extremism?
Media debates exacerbate anti-immigrant violence and provide visibility, resonance, and legitimacy to political actions.
What is the effect of traditional media prior to the social media boom?
It served as a centralized mediator, with people consuming similar content.
What is an ‘echo chamber’ in the context of social media?
A situation where individuals are exposed only to opinions that reinforce their own beliefs.
How does anti-refugee hate speech online relate to hate crimes?
Higher exposure to anti-refugee hate speech online correlates with increased anti-refugee hate crimes.
What percentage of anti-refugee incidents can be explained by anti-refugee posts on Facebook?
Up to 9%
What innovative strategies are used by radical groups on social media?
- Links for 3-D printed weapons
- Instructions for using laser technology to blind targets
- Real-time online coordination of offline rioting
Fill in the blank: Eco-fascism is a combination of _______ and environmentalism.
neo-Nazism
