Many argue that social media and electronically mediated communication (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, email, group texting, etc.) are an increasingly important form of social interaction in contemporary society.
Using at least one concept from both Simmel and Veblen (e.g., The Tragedy of Culture; Conspicuous Consumption/Leisure) analyze the negative and positive effects of social media
Start by defining the two (2) concepts you will use in your own words (approx. ½ page)
Give some specific examples of social interaction that you will be using for your analysis (1/2-1 page MAX)
Use the previously defined concepts to interpret/critique the form and function (or dysfunction) of this type of electronically mediated social interaction (approximately 2 pages)
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