Sociology of the Internet

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sociology-of-the-internet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Sociology of the Internet?Virtual communities, online social networks, digital identity, and cybercrime
2. What is the disciplinary roots?Integrates theories from sociology and social psychology
3. What is the core subject matter?Examines the social implications of the internet and digital technologies
4. Why do people study online communities?Researchers want to see how groups form on the internet and how they help people connect and share ideas.
5. How does the internet help people from far away talk to each other?The internet lets people send messages instantly across the world, making it easier to stay in touch no matter where they live.

Information Society: A society where the creation, distribution, and use of information are key economic and cultural activities.
Digital Divide: The gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.
Online Social Capital: The resources and benefits individuals gain from their online social networks and relationships.