On Re-Examination, Walther Questions the Rate at Which Relationships Based

question 32

Essay

On re-examination, Walther questions the rate at which relationships based on online communication develop compared with those based on face-to-face interactions. State your position. Which type of relationship develops more quickly?

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Definitions:

Globalization

A process by which businesses, cultures, and information spread internationally, leading to a more interconnected world.

Peripheral Capitalist Country

A term used in world-systems theory to describe countries that are not dominant in the global economy, often exploited for their resources by more developed countries.

Core Capitalist Country

A highly developed, industrialized country that is a central force in the global economic system.

Core Peripheral Country

A concept in world-systems theory describing countries that dominate in terms of advanced technology, financial resources, and economic influence, as opposed to peripheral countries that are dependent and exploited.