ISBN:
9783658427931
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (XVII, 166 Seiten)
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Illustrationen, Karten
Series Statement:
Geographies of Media
Parallel Title:
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DDC:
303.4833
Keywords:
Human geography.
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Social structure.
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Equality.
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Sociology, Urban.
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Sociology.
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Digital humanities.
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Electronic books.
Abstract:
Introduction: Technological Competence and Social Change in a Spatial Perspective -- Stratification, Socialisation and Space -- Digital and Digitized Space as an Opportunity for Advancement -- Data-Based Utilisation Contexts -- Decontextualized data and socio-spatial differences -- Recursive Spaces -- Conclusion and Outlook.
Abstract:
This open access book critically examines discussions on digitalisation and individual opportunities for socio-economic advancement. Contrary to the prevailing narratives of “digital empowerment” and opportunities for every individual, this book argues that digitalisation massively curtails social advancement opportunities, consolidating existing social relations. From a spatial perspective, Scheffer demonstrates how socially disadvantaged groups are faced with reproducing mechanisms as part of a new data economy. Surprisingly, the more intensively digital services are used, the more this happens. Building on Löw´s sociology of space and Bourdieu´s concept of habitus, this book shows how practices of social exclusion are transferred to the digital present in an innovative way. The image of “mirrored” spaces describes a new mechanism that explains social exclusion in the age of digitalization. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in socio-economic inequalities, processes of digitalisation, and digital geographies.
Note:
Open Access
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-658-42793-1
URL:
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