Sociology- globalisation Flashcards
what is globalisation
groups of people or individuals who are connected through social media and transport
what are examples of humans being interconnected in globalisation?
through social media apps like: youtube, instagram, snapchat and twiter. We are also connected through transport as well: planes, boats, trains and product exchange.
What are some consequences of globalisation
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.
What is digital revolution
rapid advances in technology which have transformed peoples lives over the years
What are the two different types of media
extension and development of existing forms of media
What is new forms of media
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
What is development of existing forms of media
different types of media which has been used in the past that has been developed in the future.
What are examples of this?
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
What are examples of new forms of media
Reddit, App store, Twitter, ChatBT and pinterest
`What are social networks
many forms of social networks like family, friends and work which allows us to access fast commnunication.
What is technological determinism
Machines which are changing humans and make them passive recipients.
What is Castells point of view on social networks
He stated that power exists in different networks like different businesses and social capital
What is the purpose of social networks
To be able to access fast communication
What is media convergence
A way in which a whole range of information can be combined and delivered in one format
What is an example of media convergence
Advertising
What is Boyle 2005 point of view on media convergence
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.
What is big data
This refers to extremely large data sets that maybe analysed digitally and non digitally to reveal patterns, trends and links relating to human behaviour
What are names of the features of big data
Velocity
Variety
variability
Complexity
What does velocity include
Data which moves at a unprecendented speed and must be dealth with
What does variety include
data comes in all types of formats: structured, numeric data, email, video, audio and financial transactions
What is variability include
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
What does complexity involve?
Data which comes from multiple sources
What is a virtual community
a social network of individuals that create an online community
What is a global village
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
What are examples of virtual communities
virtual worlds, social networks and message boards
What does social media allows users to do
It allows users to personalise their age and reflect in increase individualism
What was the first mass usage of social media networks used and when and where was it launched
Cyworld- it was launched in 1999, South Korea
What did Conford and Robins (1999) say about digital communication
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.
What is the other argument that the marxists made about digital communication
They say that digital communication is another method of surveillance which is way to control and regulate people.
What did Conford and Robins say about capitalism and digital communication?
They say that digital forms of communication is a way of capitalism controlling people more subtly
what are the positive views of feminists on digital communication
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
What are the negative views of feminists on digital communication
Hughes: digital media has intensified the harm that women face from sexual exploitation.
Kilbourne: The images of women present unrealistic beauty standards.
what are three problems with defining globalisation?
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
What is the postmodernist view on digital communication?
they explore the way in which global forms of communication are emerging as part of a postmodernist society
What is Bjorkulands view on digital forms of communication?
the sociologist said that autobiographies can be manipulated and updated
What is Focoult’s view on digital forms of communication?
The sociologist said that surveillance is the most effect way of regulating behaviour and reducing crime in society
what is the definition of the digital divide?
Inability to access information and communication technology based on economic and social factors
What is Boyle view on the digital generation divide?
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.
What is Berry’s view on the general divide?
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.
What do virtual communities allow people to do
build relationships and share interests
What did Carter find with Cybercity?
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
What did Boellstorff find with virtual communities?
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.
What are the positives views on conflict and change?
Neo-philliacs: Social media is a source of positivity
Sutton: Social media can be used to resolve conflicts
What are the negative views on conflict and change?
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.
What is spacial inequality?
The uneven access to resources including digital infrastructure based on geographic location
What is cultural homogenisation?
different cultures who become more similar to each other
What is hybridisation?
The interaction between local and global cultures
Which theorist created the term digital underclass
Ragnedda 2020
What is the digital underclass
a new social class that do not have access to digital communication
Which theorist talked about social ties?
Granovetter
What are the negative views on Kirkpatrick 2010
Tilly: the sociologist said that social change has been unsuccessful due to slacktivism
Jurgenson: the sociologist said that digital media has allowed for an augmented revolution
What did Kirkpatrick say about facebook 2010
He said sites like facebook allow for change to happen because of the speed of information exchange
what is a social movement?
a movement that uses a collective effort of a group to achieve a goal
What is Bagdikian’s view on digital media?
There is smaller and smaller number of moguls which influence the content of digital media
What did Granovetter say about weak ties?
He said that weak ties are stronger than stronger ties
What was the reasoning for granovetter saying weak ties are stronger than strong ties?
Weak ties connect an individual to people whom he or she would have very little in common
What was Zhao 2006 view with ties and social networks?
if activites are solitary in nature, it will have a negative correlation to social ties whereas activties connect individuals which have a positive correlation
What is Bagdikian’s view on digital communication
The sociologist said that there is a smaller and smaller number of people called moguls who influence digital media
