Defining the "New Media"
Defining the "New Media"
To understand the social impact of modern technology, we must first define exactly what makes "new" media different from traditional forms like print newspapers, television, and radio. New media refers to screen-based, digital communication technologies that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology New media in contemporary society. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.