This course explores digital technologies from a sociological perspective and within their social, economic and political contexts. Key sites of digital sociality (social media, dating apps, selfies etc), their relationship to broader social inequalities and the algorithms conditioning online practices are explored from a range of critical, theoretical perspectives.

Antirequisite(s): The former Sociology 3373F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in a Sociology or Criminology module.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.