Week 6 Flashcards
What does Miller argue about digital inequalities in his article?
The original definition of the digital divide is too binary and digital inequalities are a complex issue.
Digital inequality is a manifestation of
pre-existing inequality.
What is an example of “aspirational identity”?
What does political economy critique about the idea of being an entrepreneur of the self?
It questions who benefits off of the practice and whether or not it truly pays off to be an entrepreneur of the self.
Identities are performed in relation to
conventions.
What are the two kinds of access to technology?
Theoretical and effective access
Whether or not they have access to the technology
Theoretical Access
Ability, desire, motivation to use and benefit from technology.
Effective Access
Toxic Colonialism
Shipping our old technology garbage to other countries for them to deal with.
