Asked by Mackenzie Heathscott on Jun 29, 2024

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Michelle refuses to let her 13-year-old daughter have a cellphone or to access Facebook on the family computer since she believes such interaction has had dire consequences for a large number of female teenagers. Which type of perspective has Michelle adopted?

A) symbolic interactionist
B) technological determinist
C) structural functionalist
D) radical feminist

Technological Determinist

Someone who believes that technological development shapes society's values, structure, and changes in a determinative way.

Symbolic Interactionist

A perspective in sociology that focuses on the meanings individuals ascribe to objects, events, and behaviors, and how society is constructed through interactions.

  • Acknowledge the role of technology and digital accessibility in forming patterns of social engagement and inequality.
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roxana doloresJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Michelle's perspective is that of a technological determinist, as she believes technology (in this case, cellphones and Facebook) directly influences social behaviors and outcomes, particularly the negative consequences for female teenagers.