Impact on culture, politics, change, conflict

Question 1

Global risk consciousness

Answer 1

We face new, man made dangers: climate change, war, immigration when they used to be famine and drought. Led to increased concern and perceived threats. Created internal conflicts within society.

Question 2

Taylor

Answer 2

Exploitation of developing economies- by giving free rein to capitalism, it has led to greater inequalities, like switching to cheap labour for more profit e.g drug trade and clothes production.

Question 3

Rothe and Friedrich

Answer 3

Exploitation of developing economies- World bank has 188 member countries, but voting rights only held by 5, so policies benefit rich countries at the expense of the poorer. E.g mass unemployment in Rwanda.

Question 4

Sutton, palen and Scklovski

Answer 4

Dealing with disasters- digital communication helps to pass on info and helps with donations and funding.

Question 5

Kirkpatrick

Answer 5

Campaigns and social movements- “the Facebook effect”, has been an instrumental part in political protests like in Colombia and Iran.

Question 6

Ghonim

Answer 6

Campaigns and social movements- Arab spring, social media was at the forefront of revolutions. Social media connects activists to be able to create an uprising.

Question 7

Sreberni and Mohammadi

Answer 7

Cultural defence- the image of western media is exaggerated and ignores complex interactions.

Question 8

Giddens

Answer 8

Cultural defence- “reverse colonialism” “latinisation”.

Question 9

Croteau and Hoynes

Answer 9

Cultural defence- digital communication has been forced to take into account local markets/audiences.

Question 10

Cultural defence examples

Answer 10

-Indigenous groups use internet to protect their way of life and raise awareness and funds.
-Glocalisation means global ideas adapted to local issues.