Sociology- globalisation

Question 1

what is globalisation

Answer 1

groups of people or individuals who are connected through social media and transport

Question 2

what are examples of humans being interconnected in globalisation?

Answer 2

through social media apps like: youtube, instagram, snapchat and twiter. We are also connected through transport as well: planes, boats, trains and product exchange.

Question 3

What are some consequences of globalisation

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companies do not have effecient health insurance, planes, lorries, and trucks cause carbon dioxide to be released into the air.
Poeple in industrialised countries loose their jobs and people are excluded from the world.

Question 4

What is digital revolution

Answer 4

rapid advances in technology which have transformed peoples lives over the years

Question 5

What are the two different types of media

Answer 5

extension and development of existing forms of media

Question 6

What is new forms of media

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the term new refers to new technologies like laptops, mobile phones and tablets which are used in various new ways and allows for different programmes to be used to help communicate

Question 7

What is development of existing forms of media

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different types of media which has been used in the past that has been developed in the future.

Question 8

What are examples of this?

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the radio station is an example of this because it was used in the past and now, it has been developed today as people can now use spotify to listen to music and other genres of music

Question 9

What are examples of new forms of media

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Reddit, App store, Twitter, ChatBT and pinterest

Question 10

`What are social networks

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many forms of social networks like family, friends and work which allows us to access fast commnunication.

Question 11

What is technological determinism

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Machines which are changing humans and make them passive recipients.

Question 12

What is Castells point of view on social networks

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He stated that power exists in different networks like different businesses and social capital

Question 13

What is the purpose of social networks

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To be able to access fast communication

Question 14

What is media convergence

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A way in which a whole range of information can be combined and delivered in one format

Question 15

What is an example of media convergence

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Advertising

Question 16

What is Boyle 2005 point of view on media convergence

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he explains how the process of digitalisation allows for media convergence. He also stated that seperate forms of media can be accessed by one device which is a phone.

Question 17

What is big data

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This refers to extremely large data sets that maybe analysed digitally and non digitally to reveal patterns, trends and links relating to human behaviour

Question 18

What are names of the features of big data

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Velocity
Variety
variability
Complexity

Question 19

What does velocity include

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Data which moves at a unprecendented speed and must be dealth with

Question 20

What does variety include

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data comes in all types of formats: structured, numeric data, email, video, audio and financial transactions

Question 21

What is variability include

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dataflows ca be inconsistent. An example of this would be when an event becomes highly trendy, it eventaully will become more high profile and highly popular

Question 22

What does complexity involve?

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Data which comes from multiple sources

Question 23

What is a virtual community

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a social network of individuals that create an online community

Question 24

What is a global village

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This is an online virtual community. This can be with people who live far away or people who live near them and who are known

Question 25

What are examples of virtual communities

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virtual worlds, social networks and message boards

Question 26

What does social media allows users to do

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It allows users to personalise their age and reflect in increase individualism

Question 27

What was the first mass usage of social media networks used and when and where was it launched

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Cyworld- it was launched in 1999, South Korea

Question 28

what is the marxists perspective on digital communication

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they say technology is material culture and controlled by capitalist organizations. They also say the ruling class has greater access to afford technology and the latest versions

Question 29

What did Conford and Robins (1999) say about digital communication

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They said that digital communications is presented as a form of a democratic which can lead to greater equality and spread new ideas and communication.
They also say that the ruling class owns the means of production and that the proletariat are controlled ideologically.

Question 30

What is the other argument that the marxists made about digital communication

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They say that digital communication is another method of surveillance which is way to control and regulate people.

Question 31

What did Conford and Robins say about capitalism and digital communication?

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They say that digital forms of communication is a way of capitalism controlling people more subtly

Question 32

what are the positive views of feminists on digital communication

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Cochrane: the internet has allowed a fourth wave of feminism to develop and this allows for women to call out patriarchy.

Bates: the everyday sexism project allows for women to share their experiences

Question 33

What are the negative views of feminists on digital ?communication

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Hughes: digital media has intensified the harm that women face from sexual exploitation.

Kilbourne: The images of women present unrealistic beauty standards.

Question 34

what are three problems with defining globalisation?

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it assumes globalisation results in cultural homogenisation
It also assumes it results in postmodernism characteristics like choice and individualism
globalisation leads to a divide in wealth, social unrest, war, and ruining local culture

Question 35

What is the postmodernist view on digital communication?

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they explore the way in which global forms of communication are emerging as part of a postmodernist society

Question 36

What is Bjorkulands view on digital forms of communication?

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the sociologist said that autobiographies can be manipulated and updated

Question 37

What is Focoult’s view on digital forms of communication?

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The sociologist said that surveillance is the most effect way of regulating behaviour and reducing crime in society

Question 38

what is the definition of the digital divide?

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Inability to access information and communication technology based on economic and social factors

Question 39

What is Boyle view on the digital generation divide?

Answer 39

The sociologist argues the generational divide extends to areas such as music not just digital communication.
The sociologist also stated that the peer group and social ties are influential in the adolescence stage of life.

Question 40

What is Berry’s view on the general divide?

Answer 40

the sociologist point of view is that older people have access to internet but have lack of skills and interest to getting access to the internet.
The sociologist also stated that the digital media has no effect on the elderly’s lives and how they live because it makes no difference to them.
Finally, the sociologist stated that apps like Facebook have simple features on them which make it easier for the older people to use and access.

Question 41

What do virtual communities allow people to do

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build relationships and share interests

Question 41

What did Carter find with Cybercity?

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he explore how digital forms of communication are used to maintain relationships in a globalised context. He also found that people who form online relationships will continue them and meet face to face

Question 42

What did Boellstorff find with virtual communities?

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he found that a certain game called second life was the place for criminal activity. This raised questions about the regulation of digital forms of communication.

Question 43

What are the positives views on conflict and change?

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Castells: Social media has allowed members of society to organise riots and protests
Sutton: Social media can be used to resolve conflicts

Question 44

What are the negative views on conflict and change?

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Huttington: Globalisation has to led to conflict because the competition for power is more visible. He also believes there is growing resentment towards the West.