definitions of Globalisation and Digital Revolution

Globalisation Definition

Is the process by which countries and societies around the world becoming increasingly interconnected through the exchange of goods, services, information and culture. Creating a more integrated society. However globalisations is complex and varies based on location, culture and economic conditions.

Globalisation affect on A** Tribe

The Awa tribe in the amazon rainforest is impacted by globalisation due to the expansion of global industries such as logging, mining and agriculture which has led to deforestation and destruction of their natural habitat. Not only threatening their way of life but also survival chances

What is Gidden's definition of Globalisation?

Globalisation can be defined as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events happening many miles away and vice versa.

Problems with defining Globalisation?

May assume Globalisation is a positive process

May assume that it occurs everywhere at an even pace

May assume it results in cultural homogenization

May assume its only a political, economic or cultural process

May assume that it results in social change towards postmodern characteristics such as individualism, choice, consumerism and uncertainty.

Definition for Digital Revolution

The significant and rapid advances in technology which has transformed peoples lives over the past few decades. Society has moved from analogue to mechanical technology based on digital, electronic technology and communication.

Definition for Global village

The idea that physical distance and time differences are made much less of an issue in communication between people, which gives people the ability to create and maintain much stronger social relationships. Almost as easy as if these relationships were in a village where everyone could easily visit each other whenever they wished.

Definition of Digital social network

Group of people with social connections who are linked through digital media. The key idea is to note that with digital social networks, the participants rarely know each other face to face, so are using the digital world to build these relationships.

Definition for media convergence

merging or coming together of previously separate aspects of media

Key study for media convergence B****

Boyle - with each successive generation there is a greater reliance on the use of digital communication. A consequence of this might be an increase in the digital generational divide between the old (digital immigrants) - less likely to use digital communication. The young (digital natives) - who are very proficient and reliant on using it.

Definition for Social Media

computer-mediated tools that allow people, companies and other organizations to connect and interact with each other. To create, share or exchange information, further career interests and pictures/ videos in virtual communities and networks.

Social media key study M*****

Millers research on Facebooks use in Trinidad found that it reflects aspects of Trinidadian culture. He observes that locals refer to it as ‘fasbook’ or ‘macobook’. These terms are not accidental they directly mirror the cultral inclinations of Trinidadian society, especially the characteristics ‘to be fas’ (to try and get to know another quickly) and ‘Maco’ (to be nosy and pry into others business.

Definition for Virtual Communities

A virtual community is a group of people sharing common interests or goals over the internet. The key idea to note about virtual communities is that the individual have rarely met face to face, and might be developing relationships with those they have and will never meet face to face.

Virtual communities key study 1st C***** 2nd B*********

Carter - Cybercity - Had over one million registered users when the study was conducted (June 2004). It has the characteristics of a normal city. Studied how people put just as much effort to retaining online relationships as face to face ones. Used interviews, participant observation questionnaires.

Boellstorff - Second life - used participant observation and interviews to study how people form relationships, create communities and identities online. Virtual communities are real spaces for social interaction. People could get married, start businesses or have religious services.