A local council is reviewing how community connection has changed since it introduced several ICT-based initiatives: a neighbourhood app for reporting issues and sharing updates, a council-run community Facebook group, and livestreamed community meetings. Some residents report feeling more connected and informed, while others report feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications, excluded due to limited access or digital literacy, or concerned about privacy and conflict in online spaces. The council wants to understand the impact of ICT on the experience of community and whether it changes how community is defined and maintained.
a. Describe two ways ICT can strengthen the experience of community in the scenario above.
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In this unit, students explore the ways sociologists have thought about the idea of community and how various types of community are experienced. They examine the relationship between social movements and social change, including the nature, purpose, power, and outcomes of social movements.
Students examine the changing definitions and experiences of community, including the theories of Ferdinand Tonnies and Michel Maffesoli. They analyse factors influencing belonging, the impact of technology, economic, social, political, and geographical factors, and evaluate a specific community experience, considering ethical research methodology.
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