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Cards in this deck (4)
- 1Technology is responsible for the social change that is occurring in society. Technology has negative affects on the individuals' in societyTechnological Determinism
- 2Technology does not influence human activity BUT humans themselves are responsible for their own actions.Social Construction of Technology
SCOT - 3Technology is both socially shaped and society shaped For example a mobile phone is used to meet needs of society like calling someone, BUT Apps like Whatsapp were created for other functions like messagingSocial Shaping Theory
- 4This is when the media exaggerate the extent of an issue to raise public anxieties. This then creates more concern in society, elevating the level of moral panic.Moral Panic