2.6: Media and Technology
Read this chapter for a review of media and technology. As you read each section, consider the following topics:
- Take note of how a functionalist might explain the social purposes of media and technology.
- Focus on the bold terms throughout the chapter. Have you ever experienced technological inequality? Can you think of ways to overcome technological inequality?
- Take note of the different types of media and their social impacts. What are some types of media common in your life? How might these mediums affect your everyday interactions?
- Take note of the differences between media globalization and technological globalization. After reading about the impact of cell phones in Sub-Saharan Africa, what are your initial thoughts on shared phone programs?
- Take note of the various theoretical perspectives pertaining to media and technology. In addition, Take note of the new theoretical perspective introduced in this chapter: the feminist perspective. Lastly, focus on how the social construction of reality will be affected by mass media.
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Use this quiz to help you check your understanding of subunit 2.6. Once your score has been calculated, review your class notes and resource materials to better understand any questions you answered incorrectly.
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