Globalisation impact on age inequality Flashcards
Shaw and gant
positive- relieve lonliness, can find specific interest groups to engage with.
clarke and warren
positive- allows people to remain physically active, and mentally (online uni).
Kraut
positive- Allows communication to be maintained e.g zoom, phone calls.
Ofcom report
negative- 98% 16-34 year olds online
Garside
negative- “digital natives”, young people learning to use devices before they learn to talk.
Boyle
negative- easier for youth to develop skills and use it to develop identity. Parents more likely to spend money on kids.
Berry
negative- old people don’t use because: lack of skills, lack of interest, psychological barriers, 37% pension holders use internet.
Palmer
negative- toxic parenting, rely, on technology.
Postman
negative- kids exposed to adult content and violence.