Class and the digital divide

Question 1

Bourdieu

Answer 1

Argues that the working class are disadvantaged because they lack economic social and cultural capital compared to the middle classes.

Question 2

How digital technology removes barriers faced by the working class

Answer 2

social capital-
-email more jobs
-use websites to connect to more people
economic capital
-start businesses
-can be an influencer and make money
cultural capital
-dont have to pay for access to some resources eg MOOCS

Question 3

Challenge class inequality-Marcus Rashford

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ensured that free school meals continued through the summer holidays-support for low income families who were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

Question 4

Kwajo Tweneboa

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protested the unsafe conditions that his family were forced to live in- used social media to expose the bad conditions that people are forced to live in

Question 5

Hart

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argues that social media platforms have become and increasingly important way of interacting with others where we can decide how we would like to represent ourselves by constructing our own identities through social media posts

Question 6

matthews

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researched a community organisation on a facebook site of a working class neighbourhood in Edinburgh where photographs were uploaded to the site and visitors posted positive memories about their childhoods.Matthew argues stories of communities demostrate the power of the internet and to achieve access to and understanding of shared class identity

Question 7

gender and the digital divide fact

Answer 7

only 15% of people working in stem are women

Question 8

feminists

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digital technology is largely designed from a male perspective resulting in gender biases that disadvantage women

Question 9

perez

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early smartphones were tested on mens hands so they were suited to male users but were uncomfortable for women

Question 10

jane`

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discusses how women are targeted more by online harrasment and abuse compared to men this included sexist comments,threats of sexual violence and attacks on women appearences

Question 11

Dianne Abbot

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female politician-spoke about the online abuse she has suffered and how gendered and racist cyber-hate has led her to fear for her safety

Question 12

perez

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argues that the internet and social media often perpetuate traditional stereotypical gender roles for example social media algorithms tend to reinforce stereotypical gender norms by showing content that aligns with traditional views of femininity and masculinity

Question 13

cochrane

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identifies a fourth wave of feminism powered by digital technology where social media platforms can be used to raise awareness about issues like sexism and sexual abuse

Question 14

the everyday sexism project

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an online initiate that collects personal testimonies of sexism experienced by women and girls in their daily lives the platform allowed individuals to share their experiences anonymously ranging from workplace discrimination to street harassment

Question 15

metoo

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gained attention when allegations of sexual harassment against hollywood producer Harvey the hashtag went viral as survivors of sexual violence across the world used it to share their personal experiences of abuse to find support

Question 16

likeagirl

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campaign aimed to challenge and redefine the negative stereotypes associated with the phrase like a girl which was traditionally used as an insult implying weakness or inferiority the campaign encourages women to embrace their strength and capabilities

Question 17

bumble

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a feminist dating app which has been designed to challenge gender stereotypes as women have to send the first message this is designed to disrupt the tiresome damsel in distress attitude where women are seen as needing a man to take the leas and initiate the first date

Question 18

itsokaytotalk

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aims to challenge this stereotypical belief by urging men to talk about mental health problems it asks men to post a selfie while doing the okay sign the hope is that if these images appear frequently men will be reminded that it is a positive to talk about mental health

Question 19

giese

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argues that gaming has reinforce the worst aspects of masculinity in relation to aggression, competitveness and violence eg in grand theft auto the main male characters are always seen as dominant and aggressive men in contrast to the female characters who are portrayed as sexual objects whos sole purpose is to entertain the main male characters