MCD6160 Week 6 Lecture Quiz!

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of everyday visual media cultures?

• A) An increasingly transnational and mobile visual culture

• B) A culture of media saturation

• C) Advertising revenue model of digital culture

• D) A decrease in digital media usage

Which of the following best describes the nature of visual culture in the digital age?

• A) Static and localized

• B) Increasingly transnational and mobile

• C) Decreasingly interactive

• D) Limited to traditional media

What is one of the main reasons for fewer jobs in the current world?

• Increased population

• Emphasis on technology, automation, and efficiency

• Decreased education levels

• Increased global trade

What is one of the new modes of labour mentioned in this week's lecture?

• Industrial labour

• Agricultural labour

• Emotional labour

• Manual labour

Which of the following is NOT a concept discussed by Hochschild in "The Managed Heart"?

• Emotional labor

• Commercialization of feelings

• Gender roles in emotional labor

• Technological advancements

Which gender does Hochschild (1983) claim is more burdened with providing emotional labor?

• Men

• Women

• Both equally

• Neither

What does Hochschild's research primarily address in terms of emotional labor?

• The economic impact of emotional labor

• The technological advancements in emotional labor

• The gender disparity in emotional labor

• The political implications of emotional labor

What year is associated with Skeggs' concept of presenting the self as a 'subject of value'?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2010

• 2015

What does Skeggs (2004) emphasize about the self in the competitive context?

• The self should be hidden

• The self should be presented as a 'subject of value'

• The self should be ignored

• The self should be criticized

According to Marwick, who is often judged more harshly for their appearance?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elderly