social problems chapter 14 and 15 final
define : the removal of an embryo or fetus from a woman's uterus before it can survive on its own
abortion
define : dominant in an industrial society the replacement of human labor with machinery and equipment that is self operating
automation
what perspective is this : technological advances are motivated by profit funding of research are determined by dominant known as well as feminist argue that technology is an extension of the patriarchal nature of society that promotes the interest of men and ignores the needs and interest of women
conflict perspective
define : a condition in which the material; part of culture changes faster than the nonmaterial part
cultural lag
define : refers to than use of electronic devices to send or post negative or hurtful messages or images about individuals or a group
cyberbullying
define : dominant in a post industrial society the use of machines to control other machines
cybernation
who has the lowest rates of computer ownerships
Honduras ( 2.5 computers for every 100 people )
today this combining a number of technological feats, makes the world even smaller
I-phone
globally who has the highest rate of computer ownership
Israel ( 122 computers for every 100 people )
this form of computer has decreased since 2006
desktops
define : the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet
e- commerce
define : presented by Toffler confusion resulting from rapid scientific and technology changes that unravel out traditional values and beliefs
future shock
define : the ability to manipulate and alter the genes of an organism
gene engineering
define : exclusive control over a particular gene as a result of government patients
gene monopolies
define: involves identifying defective or missing genes to get a healthy duplicate and transplant it to an affected cell
gene therapy
define : laws required that genetic information be handled separately from other medical information leading to what is sometimes called patient shadow files
genetic exception
define : involves genetically engineered food and genetically modified organisms involving the process of DNA recombination scientist transferring genes from one plant into the genetic code of another plant
genetically modified food
define : the molecular biology has led to greater understanding of the genetic material found in all cells DNA and with it the ability for genetic screening
genetics
in 2010 what was the number one complaint filed with the federal trade commission for the 11th year in a row
identity theft
define : an egg and sperm are united in a laboratory dish or test tube
in vitro fertilization
what is one of the most significant social problems associated with science technology
increased division among classes
define : opponents refer to them as partial birth abortions because the limbs an the torso are delivered before the fetus has expired , performed due to a serious defect mothers health is jeopardized or both , takes place in the second trimester of pregnancy often called partial birth abortion
intact dilation and extraction abortions
define : international information infrastructure a network of all net works available through universities research institutes government agencies and businesses
internet
define : entails illegally downloading or distributing copyrighted material ( music games software )
internet piracy
americans that own these type of computers has increased from 30 percent to 52 percent between 2006 to 2010
laptops
define : a general term that includes any spyware crime ware worms viruses and adware that is installed on owners computers without their knowledge
malware
define : dominant in an agricultural society the use of tools to accomplish task previously done by hand
mechanization
define : social network sites such as facebook and twitter , blogs comprise a sector of the internet
membership community
define : advocate hold that internet users should be able to visit any website and access any content without internet service providers acting as gate keepers by controlling for example the speed of downloads
net neutrality
define : locate jobs to lower wage countries
outsource
unemployment rates can also increase when companies what
outsource
how many Americans play video games
over half
define : the percentage of people who have access to and use the internet in a particular area
penetration rate
define : is the view that rational thinking and science are limited in the ability to provide truths
postmodernism
the united states ranked what in the broadband telecommunications but 21st in the increase in broadband telecommunications between 2002 and 2009
ranked 11th
the united states ranked what in the number of quality of science and technology publications but 36th in the increase in the number of quality of science and technology publications between 1996 and 2009
ranked 14th
the united states ranked what over all in global competiveness behind what three countries ?
ranked 4th behind Singapore Finland Sweden
the united states ranked what in corporate investments in information technology between 1999 and 2008
ranked 5th
the united states ranked what of science and technology researches between 1999 and 2008
ranked 6th
define : the evolution of reproductive science has been furthered by scientific developments in biology medicine and agriculture
reproduction technologies
define : the process od discovering explaining and predicting natural and social phenomena
science
fulfills the need for an assumed objective measure of truth
science
who would provide this approach : approach water shortage by asking people to use less water
social engineer
define : an acronym for science technology engineering and mathematics
stem
define : can produce any type of cell in human body been used for repairing spinal cord injuries in mice entails the destruction of human embryos many are opposed to this practice
stem cells
what perspective is this : knowledge is relative it changes overtime and between societies scientific truths are socially constructed and result from interactions between scientist researchers and the public who becomes involved in what aspect of science and technology is socially defined
symbolic interactionist
define : research indicates that science and the resulting technologies have both negative and positive consequences
technological dualism
A BLANK would develop new technologies to increase the water supply
technologist
define : activities that apply principles of science and mechanics to the solutions of a specific problem
technology
this has change the nature of work
technology
this has increased as the result of several interacting social forces over time
telecommuting
the development of this has led fewer visits with friends and family
telephones
define: a much more technological sophisticated version of teleconferencing , allows life sized participants in the virtual presence of one another to realistically communicate through broadcast quality sound and images
telepresencing
list the three ways membership communities have changed
the number of people visiting the amount of time people spend online the people who join online sites
this made the world a smaller place by the late 1800's
the pony express
define : uses stem cells from human embryos
therapeutic cloning
the internet acts as the blank most likely source of health information
third most likely source
true or false - as technology increases social relationships and human interaction are transformed
true
true or false - technology can be dangerous
true
true or false - the united states is the largest producer in the world
true
true or false : americans are more likely to use computers at home rather than at work
true
true or false : if society changes to rapidly problems may merge
true
true or false : penetration is higher in industrialized countries
true
true or false : robots are used to carry heavy luggage at airports
true
true or false : some technologies replace human workers
true
true or false : technology affects social relationships and the nature of social interaction
true
true or false : technology is changing the world of politics
true
true or false : the world is a much smaller place it will become even smaller as technological revolution continues
true
leads the world in science and technology
united states
define : the most violent form of conflicts refers to organized armed violence aimed at a social group in pursuit of an objective involves the most horrendous atrocities known to man kind
war
define : a platform for millions of users to express themselves online in the common areas of cyberspace
web 2.0
has the lowest abortion rate in the world
western Europe
give some examples of market driven technologies
women egg donors harvesting or regenerated organ tissue
what is the actual total hours children btwn ages 8 to 18 spend consuming some from of media
10 and 45 minutes
computer use at home is highest for whom ?
15-24 year olds
internet us in the united states grew how much between 2000 and 2010
152 percent
when was the first genetically engineered crop introduced into commercial production
1996
how many people play virtual world video games
2 percent
in 2011 how many internet users were there
2.1 billion users in more than 200 countries
online business to customer sales increase how much between 2008 and 2009
2.1 percent
how many genetically engineered crops are there today ?
200 million
how many pregnancies were there in 2008 that were unintended
208 million
what was the percentage of the internet users in Nigeria in between 2000 and 2010
21,891 percent
studies show more than 1500 US internet users btwn ages 18 to 64 found that every hour an respondent was on the internet there was a corresponding what was the reduction ?
23.5 reduction to face to face interaction with family members
how many internet users were there in 2011 in the united states
240 million
how many births in 2008 were unintended births
33 million
what is china's penetration rate ?
35 percent
computer use at work is higher for whom ?
35-44 year olds
how many pregnancies ended in abortions
41 million
how many internet users live in Asia ?
44 percent
online business to customer sales represent how much retail sales in the united states
47 percent
how many women are hospitalized each year from abortions
5 million
youth between ages 8 to 18 spend how many hours a day consuming some form of media
7 hrs and 38 inutes
how many women die from complications due to unsafe abortions
70,000
how many U.S adults internet users went online to find news or information about 2010 midterm elections sending or receiving political messages through email instant messaging twitter etc. ?
73 percent
how many American house holds own computers
76.6 percent
how many people are online in japan
78 percent
what is the percentage of genetically modified organisms in packaged food sold in the united states and Canada
80 percent
how many people play massive multiplayer video games such as Warcraft ?
9 percent
what percentage of robots work in factories
90 percent
