Social Media Have Become a Pervasive Feature of Contemporary Society

question 134

Essay

Social media have become a pervasive feature of contemporary society. Using Mead's extension of Cooley's notion of the looking-glass self, discuss the changes that these new technologies have had on the development of the self. Are there any aspects of socialization that have been left unaffected by these new technologies?

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

Right Lung

The larger of the two lungs, located on the right side of the thorax, divided into three lobes and responsible for respiratory function.

Lower Respiratory System

The part of the respiratory system including the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, involved in the vital process of gas exchange.

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the entrance of the larynx, which closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.