IDS403 7-1 Discussion-Technology and Social Class latest 2017 october

7-1 Discussion: Technology and Social Class

This week’s learning resources presented different viewpoints on the role of technology in social class. Some authors/presenters argued that technology is reducing distinctions between social classes while others argued that it may be creating larger and more pronounced divisions.

Your assignment this week is to spend some time observing people in a public space such as a shopping mall or park, and analyze what you see in terms of technology and social class. Once you complete your observation, post a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of what you saw. You must support your argument with evidence from the learning resources using appropriate APA standards. Be sure to address the following in your post:

Describe the setting where you performed your observation.

What technological or economic factors influenced the layout and design of the space?

Who was the space intended for in terms of socioeconomic status? How do you know?

What forms of power are apparent in the design or construction of the space?

Describe the people you observed.

Based on your observations, who frequents the space? What socioeconomic status do the people appear to fit within? What leads you to that conclusion?

What types of technology did you observe people using? How were they using the technology?

How would you characterize their use of technology? Was it empowering them or limiting them?

Draw a conclusion about the role of technology in our social structure.

Based only on your observations, what role would you argue technology plays in social status? Is it reducing distinctions between classes, reinforcing them, or both?

Support your argument with evidence from your observations and this week’s learning resources.

No response posts are required for this module’s discussion.

For additional details, please refer to the Module Seven Discussion Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.