Economic Status and Change Lecture<\/p>\n
Analyze the following situations and determine which is true about the relationship between technology and income level.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Individuals across income levels generally have the same access to technology due to the advent of WIFI<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Individuals with higher incomes tend to have better access to technology and better skills to utilize resources<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Individuals with higher income levels tend to have the same access to technology as those in lower income categories<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Individuals with lower income levels increasingly have similar access to<\/p>\n
According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, African Americans are more likely to use Twitter than whites.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
True<\/p>\n
False<\/p>\n
Middle-class, college-educated African Americans are less likely as their white counterparts to have broadband Internet services at home.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
True<\/p>\n
False<\/p>\n
According to sociological research, interpret which of the following best explains the persistence of the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Gender inequality<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Racial inequality<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Social class and income inequality<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Ethnicity inequality<\/p>\n
All but which of the following is considered a measure of Socio-Economic Status (SES)?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Occupation<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Income<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Place of residence<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Political party affiliation<\/p>\n
Which of the following explains why closing the digital divide involves more than creating more access to the internet?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
The digital divide also means addressing existing policy that enforces differential access to the internet<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The digital divide has actually shrunk almost entirely thanks to the expansion of technology in schools<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The digital divide also means differences in ability to use technology once it is available, so this most also be addressed<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
The digital divide requires that many communities received updates to technological infrastructure like telephone poles before better access can be created<\/p>\n
The social stratification we see in the non-virtual world is unlikely to be reproduced in social-networking communities because they are insulated from broader social forces.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
True<\/p>\n
False<\/p>\n
Which of the following represents a functionalist perspective on the internet and the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
The internet and use of it is a marker of personal and professional status and online activities reveal information and different lifestyles<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The internet is available mainly to a professional class so that they, in turn, can contribute to making society better<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Powerful actors control access to and distribution of the internet and technologies, creating inequality<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Women face greater barriers to accessing the internet than their male partners because of economic disadvantage as well as the disadvantages of a patriarchal social structure<\/p>\n
Conflict theorists would argue that the digital divide might also be described as:<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Social reproduction<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Social stratification<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Symbolic interaction<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Resource management dispute<\/p>\n
Which of the following represents a feminist perspective on the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Women face greater barriers to accessing the Internet than their male partners because of economic disadvantage as well as the disadvantages of a patriarchal social structure<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The Internet and use of it is a marker of personal and professional status and online activities reveal information and different lifestyles between men and women<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The Internet is available mainly to a professional class so that they, in turn, can contribute to making society better<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Women and men increasingly spend less time together with the advent of digital technologies<\/p>\n
Which of the following represents a conflict theory perspective on the internet and the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Powerful actors control access to and distribution of the Internet and technologies, creating inequality<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The Internet and use of it is a marker of personal and professional status and online activities reveal information and different lifestyles<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The Internet is available mainly to a professional class so that they, in turn, can contribute to making society better<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Women face greater barriers to accessing the Internet than their male partners because of economic disadvantage as well as the disadvantages of a patriarchal social structure<\/p>\n
According to sociological research, which of the following best explains the persistence of the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Gender inequality<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Racial inequality<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Socio-Economic status<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Ethnicity inequality<\/p>\n
Which of the following is not a difference commonly associated with the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Differences in the types of activities users are engaged in while online<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Differences in the speed and quality of Internet service<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Differences in skill and ability needed to fully utilize the Internet and technology<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Differences in ability to detect malware while online<\/p>\n
What is one major fear some hold about allowing the digital divide to persist?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
The U.S. will lose workers to technological companies in China and India, where the digital divide is less pronounced<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The U.S. will see an influx of IT workers from the Philippines, creating too much competition for jobs here<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The U.S. will see increases in poverty and isolation if the digital divide persists<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
The U.S. will lose its competitive advantage in the global economy<\/p>\n
Which of the following represents a cultural perspective on the Internet and the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Powerful actors control access to and distribution of the Internet and technologies, creating inequality<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The Internet is available mainly to a professional class so that they, in turn, can contribute to making society better<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Women face greater barriers to accessing the Internet than their male partners because of economic disadvantage as well as the disadvantages of a patriarchal social structure<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
The Internet and use of it is a marker of personal and professional status and online activities reveal information and different lifestyles<\/p>\n
The world’s largest computer controlled dispatching facility is in Omaha, Nebraska.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
True<\/p>\n
False<\/p>\n
What is the primary reason that individuals with less power generally have less knowledge about technology?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
These individuals reside in countries where the internet is not available<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
These individuals are generally less capable of learning technological knowledge<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
These individuals often lack the means to learn about technology<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
These individuals generally have not worked hard enough at accessing technology<\/p>\n
Analyze what an examination of Socio-Economic Status (SES) reveals in relation to the digital divide.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Inequalities in access to privilege<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Inequalities in access to power<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Inequality in income and wealth<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
All of the above<\/p>\n
Which of the following is not a factor related to the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Information accessibility<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Information utilization<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Information readability<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Information receptiveness<\/p>\n
The digital divide commonly refers to differences in access to the Internet. But this term also refers to: (Select all that apply)<\/p>\n
Select one or more:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Differences in the types of activities users are engaged in while online<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
Differences in the processing systems of Internet users<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
Difference in skill and ability needed to fully utilize the Internet and technology<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
Difference in preferences of Internet users<\/p>\n
The digital divide affects individuals in both the United States and the developing world.<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
True<\/p>\n
False<\/p>\n
Which of the following best describes how the digital divide has impacted social roles?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Traditional roles still exist to some extent, but the digital divide has made us a aware of new and different social roles<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The digital divide has reinforced traditional social roles and has made it less likely we will see a shift to new and different social roles<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The digital divide has eliminated social roles in our society<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
The digital divide has eliminated inequality in gender roles in our society<\/p>\n
How might informational professionals help close the digital divide?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
By helping low-income individuals learn to utilize technology<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
By helping individuals, regardless of economic status, learn to utilize technology<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
By helping high-income individuals learn to utilize technology<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
By helping communities improve communications infrastructure<\/p>\n
How might social scientists measure the digital divide? Select all that apply.<\/p>\n
Select one or more:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
Access v. non-access to the internet<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
The types of sites which are access by users<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
The amount of time spent online daily<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
The political affiliation of users<\/p>\n
Which of the following best describes what Socio-economic status (SES) is?<\/p>\n
Select one:<\/p>\n
a.<\/p>\n
An individual’s position within a hierarchical social structure<\/p>\n
b.<\/p>\n
An individual’s position within a non-hierarchical social structure<\/p>\n
c.<\/p>\n
An individuals social position within a technological organization<\/p>\n
d.<\/p>\n
An individual’s social position within an technological organization<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Economic Status and Change Lecture Analyze the following situations and determine which is true about the relationship between technology and income level. Select one: a. Individuals across income levels generally have the same access to technology due to the advent of WIFI b. Individuals with higher incomes tend to have better access to technology and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[10],"class_list":["post-91759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-research-paper-writing","tag-writing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91759"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91759\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papersspot.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}