Question 1

Which of the following definitions most closely captures what social media means in general parlance?&#10;A) Any system of communication that is utilized by a group of people.&#10;B) A broad category of Internet and mobile technology platforms that allow users to join broad networks with others and to share content in the form of text, images, video, and links.&#10;C) A collection of phone applications for social networking platforms.&#10;D) A collection of websites that allow users to post images and video.

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Social media is a broad category of technology platforms that allow users to join networks, share content, and communicate with others through text, images, video, and links. While options A, C, and D all touch upon aspects of social media, they are not broad enough to encompass the full range of social media platforms and technologies available today. Option B provides the most accurate and comprehensive definition of social media.

Question 2

Which early sociologist wrote about the social type called The Stranger?&#10;A) Karl Marx&#10;B) Max Weber&#10;C) Emile Durkheim&#10;D) Georg Simmel

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Georg Simmel wrote about the social type called The Stranger in his work "The Sociology of Georg Simmel".

Question 3

Kidd refers to social media as a kind of art. What definition of art does he use to make this claim?&#10;A) Disciplined, creative work that may be performed by both artistic professionals and outsiders or amateurs.&#10;B) Sacred objects or practices, as distinguished from mundane and profane ones, that must be honored in grand temples.&#10;C) A set of genres or media formats that are socially recognized as a distinct and special form of communication.&#10;D) Any form of expression that is recognized as being of distinctly high quality.

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Kidd uses the definition of art as disciplined, creative work that may be performed by both artistic professionals and outsiders or amateurs to make the claim that social media is a kind of art.

Question 4

How does Kidd use the term freak in Social Media Freaks?&#10;A) A contemporary equivalent to Simmel's concept of The Stranger.&#10;B) A derogatory term used to describe avid social media users.&#10;C) A sociological type who is pushed to the margins of society by hegemonic forces and who embraces this marginalized identity as a source of empowerment.&#10;D) A new identity system introduced by social actors who are seeking social transformation.

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In Social Media Freaks, Kidd uses the term "freak" to describe a sociological type who is pushed to the margins of society by hegemonic forces and who embraces this marginalized identity as a source of empowerment. Kidd argues that social media and online communities have provided a space for freaks to connect and create their own communities, challenging traditional notions of identity and social norms.

Question 5

Which type of identity, from the work of Manuel Castells, is associated with dominant groups?&#10;A) Legitimizing Identity&#10;B) Resistance Identity&#10;C) Project Identity&#10;D) Freak Identity

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Legitimizing identity is associated with dominant groups and is used to justify and maintain their power and privilege. Resistance identity, on the other hand, is used by marginalized groups to challenge dominant groups and their ideologies. Project identity refers to the collective identity of a social movement or community pursuing a specific goal, while freak identity is a subculture identity that challenges mainstream norms and values.

Question 6

Which scholar is associated with the concept of the network society?&#10;A) Theodor H. Nelson&#10;B) Janet Wolff&#10;C) Manuel Castells&#10;D) Jan Fernback

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Manuel Castells is the scholar associated with the concept of the network society. His book "The Rise of the Network Society" (1996) explores how technological advancements and globalization have created a new social structure based on networks instead of traditional hierarchies.

Question 7

Which term refers to a form of domination that is based on culture and politics, as contrasted with domination based on violence and military control?&#10;A) Hegemony&#10;B) Acrimony&#10;C) Police surveillance&#10;D) Oligopoly

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Hegemony refers to a form of dominance in which one social group holds a preponderance of power over others through the use of cultural and political means, rather than physical force or military control. Hegemony refers to the capacity of those in power to normalize and make their worldview seem natural or universal, thereby gaining acceptance and legitimacy for their authority. The term was coined by Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci to refer to the ways in which dominant groups in society maintain and reinforce their power over subordinated groups, even when the latter are not actively resisting.

Question 8

Which term refers to the capacity of social actors to act and make choices, even when the options are not of their choosing?&#10;A) Power&#10;B) Domination&#10;C) Agency&#10;D) Resistance

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Agency refers to the capacity of social actors to act and make choices, even when the options are not of their choosing. Power and Domination both refer to the ability to control or influence others, while Resistance refers to the act of opposing or pushing back against those who hold power or control.

Question 9

What is sousveillance?&#10;A) Surveillance by police&#10;B) Surveillance from below&#10;C) Surveillance by corporations&#10;D) Interpersonal surveillance

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Sousveillance refers to the practice of individuals or groups monitoring those in positions of authority or power, such as government officials or police officers. This is done from a "bottom-up" perspective, as opposed to traditional surveillance which is done by those in positions of power.

Question 10

Which term refers to the use of social media to resurrect drama after it has started to simmer?&#10;A) Baiting&#10;B) Trolling&#10;C) Stirring the pot&#10;D) Doxxing

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"Stirring the pot" refers to the act of intentionally instigating or reigniting a situation or conflict, which can often happen on social media.

Question 11

What is the Internet of Things?&#10;A) The network of computers, appliances, and other devices that send and receive information through the Internet, often via wireless connectivity.&#10;B) Manuel Castells's term for the current economic mode, marked by a shift from industrial capitalism to informational capitalism.&#10;C) The streams of posts, replies, and reposts of specific stories on social media.&#10;D) The use of social media by an individual or group to monitor the activity of another individual or group.

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Question 12

What is virtual ethnography?&#10;A) A method of studying social behavior on the Internet and in social media.&#10;B) A method of collecting data with online surveys.&#10;C) A method of participant observation in public spaces.&#10;D) A method of conducting interviews using Skype.

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Question 13

What does the term techno-ambivalence refer to?&#10;A) Arguments that technology and social media have a positive impact on society&#10;B) Arguments that technology and social media have a negative impact on society&#10;C) Arguments that technology and social media have a mix of positive and negative impacts on society&#10;D) Arguments the technology and social media should be banned

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Question 14

According to Castells, someone who is attempting to undermine the existing system of identity and inequality would likely embrace which type of identity?&#10;A) Legitimizing identity&#10;B) Resistance identity&#10;C) Project identity&#10;D) Freak identity

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Question 15

What paradigm, used by scholar Jan Fernback to examine how online platforms create a sense of community, examines the ways that groups create meaning through social interactions.&#10;A) Conflict theory&#10;B) Structural functionalism&#10;C) Symbolic interactionism&#10;D) Network theory

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Question 16

Explain and give an example of each of these three positions on technology: techno-optimism, techno-pessimism, and techno-ambivalence.

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Question 17

Explain and give an example of each of these types of surveillance through social media (the example should be clearly related to social media): interpersonal surveillance, institutional surveillance, market surveillance, police surveillance, and sousveillance.

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Question 18

What is virtual ethnography? Identify 4 specific components of a virtual ethnography that examines how college students use social media.

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Question 19

Why does Kidd refer to social media as an artistic practice? What does it mean to call social media art and not just media? Describe a specific example to illustrate the idea that social media users are artists.

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Question 20

Compare and contrast the promises and pitfalls of social media. Take a position on which outweighs the others.

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Deck 1: Social Media and the Network Society