Globalisation Flashcards
Comp 3 (GREEN)
Big data
Extremely large data sets which have been analysed computionally to reveal patterns, trends, associations relating to behaviour
Social networks
A network of social interaction and personal relationships
Digital revolution
Advancement of technology from analog to electronic
Media convergence
Is the interlinking of computing information technologies, media content, that has arisen from evolution and populization
Virtual communities
Social network of individuals who create an online community
Global village
Time and distances shrunk as the world becoming much smaller increase the ability to create and maintain social relationships
Relevation society
Fast growing global trend - mainly affected by globalisation
Liquid modernity
Bauaman, latest stage of moderninity (liquid) it is fluid, flowing and flexible
Altruistic individualism
‘Me - first society’ concern for others while retaining individuality
Individualisation.
People are increasingly seeing themselves as individuals rather than members of social groups
Second moderninity
German sociologist Ulrichbeck believes we have moved to a new phase of modernity (2nd) characterised by risk and individualism.
Manuel Castelle
Global network society - new type of society. Castell is optermistic about ultimate consequences of globalisation. All human life has become a denominated by networks.
Bauman
Liquid and solid modernity, norms have moved such as pay packets. Now we live in a function with less rigid norms.
Giddens
Transformationalist perspective, awareness of globalisation.
