6. Youth and Media Flashcards
What is social media?
Broadly refers to different forms of social interactions that we do online, and incorporates a variety of online platforms that facilitate exchange or connection in some form such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Who are we referring to when we call someone a ‘digital native’?
People who have grown up with new media and who use it with familiarity and comfort in their everyday lives
Who are digital immigrants?
People who have not been brought up with digital technology and have learnt how to use digital devices and platforms as adults
What is the ‘digital divide’?
Refers to unequal access to the internet and digital technologies, including physical access to hardware and infrastructure, as well as exclusion based on socio-economic dynamics.
What are some criticisms of the ‘digital native’ thesis?
- It does not consider the fact that young people still engage in traditional media activities
- It ignores the banality of much media use. Most interaction on the internet by the young relates to the consumption of music and films, or social networking.
Who is not a part of the digital revolution? What is the term we use to describe this phenomenon?
This is known as the “digital divide” which is defined as the unequal access and utility of internet communications technologies.
Not only is it a matter of class – whereby one must be able to afford these technologies and stay up to date with the latest iteration of their ever-evolving instruments – it is a large-scale phenomenon occurring worldwide, both within certain countries and in relation to others, as well.
