Assignment task:
Perspectives on Digital Societies: The Case of the Brown Family
Assessments Content:
Scenario:
In an era where technology dominates daily life, Kristina opts to work from the comfort of her home. For lunch, she frequently relies on delivery services like Grubhub or UberEats. Ross and Kristina have fully embraced online shopping, benefitting from discounts offered by various stores through reward programs. This digital lifestyle characterizes an evolving economy, creating distinct groups of digital "haves" and "have nots". Kristina's cyber identity, represented by her usernames and passwords, holds significant importance in this digital realm, shaping her experiences and interactions.
Instructions:
Your task is to create a comparative chart illustrating Kristina's life from the perspectives of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Begin by selecting excerpts from the scenario that represent each perspective. Then, elaborate on how each perspective applies to Kristina's life, drawing insights from the chosen excerpts.
Your chart should clearly showcase how functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism interpret different aspects of Kristina's digital lifestyle. Ensure each theory is explained thoroughly, highlighting its relevance to Kristina's experiences and interactions as described in the scenario.
Important: Before starting, be sure to review this assignment's rubric as it will help you narrow the scope of your work.
Submission:
After creating your comparative chart, submit your assignment via the designated drop box. Make sure to include appropriate excerpts from the scenario that align with each perspective and clearly demonstrate the application of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism to Kristina's life. Your chart should provide a comprehensive analysis of how these sociological perspectives interpret her digital experiences.