globalisation-key terms

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  • Created on: 15-01-17 10:38
Digital
All forms of information reduced to a binary code with both small and large scale effects creatng both poisitive and negative effects
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Digital communication
All forms of passing information that rely on a binary system
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The digital divide
The differentiation between thse who can and cannot access technology and digital media
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Digital revolution
The transition from technological equipment to digital equipment
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Networked global society
The idea that people around the world can be connected and can communicate using new forms of digital media
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Media convergence
The social interaction through various mdia platforms whichconnect us socially and allow us too broaden our accesibility
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Social media
The use of new orms of media which allow us to create,interact and modify our knowledge
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Virtual communities
Social networks of individuals that share common interests
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Digital social networks
Groups of people who are connected through digital media
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Muted voices
Individuals who feel asif they cannot express their views
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Cultural homogenisation
The idea that cultural practices are become more similiar therefore creating less cultural diversity
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Cultural defence
When individuals reinforce aspects of their cuture due to globalisation
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Cultural transition
When an individuals culture or identity goes through a period of chang,providing them with a sense of dientity and belonging
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Glocalisation
Combining both global and local features owards idea,products and processes
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Critical digital sociology
Socioloists who take a conflict view on digital communication and the types of inequaties that have emerged as a result.Alsocriticising other sociologists views and findings
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