Cellular Telephones In American Culture

Over the past decade, we have integrated technology into many parts of out lives. We use our cell phones for everything from finding directions, to taking pictures of moments you do not want to forget. Everywhere you go, you cell phone goes with you, if you forget it at home, somehow we feel naked without it. Cell phones have become so powerful and useful for so many things other than just making phone calls; I do not even know why we still call them phones. With that, we have the right to feel secure and free from unwarranted searches though our cell phones and electronic devices.

The cell phone is a phenomenon of modern and high-tech technology that consumers all over the world desire and need. Innovatively, manufacturers design features that include calendars, Internet, GPS tracking, E-mail functions, and cameras. Interestingly, the popularity of these features differ throughout the world and among members of various cultures. Surprisingly, research has shown that the size, shape, and style of the phones are most important to American consumers. In comparison, the Russian culture values the durability and reliability of the phone. Understandably, these qualities are important due to the economy and lower income of the consumers. In recent years, the economy has begun to grow, so the increase in income places a higher

The Social Construction of Technology (or SCOT) is a new research tradition rooted in the sociology of technology. SCOT provides a multi-directional model based on the property of interpretative flexibility, and emphasizes on social influences on the technology design and development. This paper will apply SCOT principles to explore the development of cell phone, define the development of cell phone into three different stages historically, and analyze the interpretative flexibility of the cell phone accordingly in the three different stages. Based on SCOT theory, this paper will discuss how the original huge cell phones are shaped and developed by social influences to the smartphones in today’s life.

phones these days have it all. Add instant connectivity to people across the globe, and it’s

Over the past few decades, technology has changed dramatically in our country. Cell phones were invented about forty years ago, and have been perfected every year since. Cell phones, or smart phones have affected the lives of many individuals in our country by providing a direct line of communication, access to social media, and connect individuals to new marketplaces and jobs.

Twenty five percent of all American cell phone users currently own an iPhone as of September 2013 (Bosic). IPhones have become a sense of status to the American people. By owning an iPhone it makes a statement of class, a statement the iPhone has been making since its unveiling. When the iPhone first debuted in 2007 it was priced at $599 and considered a piece of luxury (Kelly). While iPhones can now be subsidized with a two-year contract, the iPhone is still considered to be luxurious (Kelly). Apple’s iPhone has transformed the way American culture communicates, how productive they can be and even their mental capacity, simply by changing the way American view cell phones.

Cellphone Controversies In the article, “Cell Phones and Social Graces,” by Charles Fisher, Fisher talks about how people are slaved into their cell phones and how many people allow it to impact their lives. Fisher’s main idea in this article is that cell phone technology nowadays ruins people sociological and cultural actions and is also a reason why he refuses to have a cell phone of his own. Fisher uses his own personal experiences and his observations to support his main idea on how people allow a cellphone device to impact their daily lives. Fisher gives personal examples to support his main idea when he talks about not owning a cell phone and explains how distracting it is nowadays to own a cellphone compared to a few years ago.

If you have ever opened up a phone (do not try this at home, you might

Patriotism is the love and pride we have for our country. It’s our continuous support and thankfulness for what America has provided for us. Our generation has fulfilled our daily lives with cell phones where we can frequently communicate with each other. Cell phones have influenced much of our development in our economy and social lives in America.

There are multiple technologies that have appeared in the past half-century, but most importantly these technologies have revolutionized the way Americans live. We’ve spent time researching and exploring their beginnings, as well as where they’ve taken us today. Today, there are ever-evolving systems manufactured for the purpose of communication, specifically mobile telephones. Mobile phones, better known as cell phones are constantly advancing to incorporate the new needs and desires of users with functions including, high speed internet, touch screens, apps, Bluetooth, calendars, etc. An app called GroupMe – A home for All the Groups in Your life, allows connections between families, friends, roommates, co-workers, and in this particular

The Russian culture is different than those of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, and American cultures. Food and water are the top two important necessities in Russia, while cell phones come in third place (Kolesnikova, 2017). Although Russians have a low income, between 60 to 80 percent own a cell phone (Solomon, 2011). Rather than Americans need to have the latest style, shape, size, and upgrade as soon as they are able to. Russians, on the other hand, prefer their cell phone to be durable and reliable. The differences between cultures can be seen in the products that the average Russian purchases. An example would be over 90 percent of Russians prefer text messaging rather than talking on the phone, including teachers communicating to parents

The subject of phones being in school is extremely controversial. Alexis Denisof stated, "I think most people in the developed world would admit to carrying some sort of handheld device, whether it's a laptop or a cell phone, at all times." It's true, phones have changed society severely. We use them everyday, it has replaced old gadgets that were cluttering. It's a change that has been embraced in most social settings.

In this day and age the amount of teen almost constant use of social media and smartphones have reached extraordinary levels. Ages 13-17 go on these types of thing almost several times a day it's starting to become apart of the daily life. The amount continues to climb to even greater numbers each and everyday.

As the textbook for the class mentions in the first chapter, twentieth-century America visualized culture as a skyscraper, with the high culture (specifically ballet) at the top for the wealthy and privileged and low culture for the rest of us. A cellphone is something that almost everyone has, which would lead me to believe it would belong somewhere in the mid to lower levels of the skyscraper model. Now, in the twenty-first century, we have an image from the mass media that brilliantly combines the two elements. Given the masses have seen or will see the image, the image (media) will have in influence on how we decide culture is categorized or even ranked. Likewise, based on how culture is categorized or ranked, the mass media will provide content that caters to those

Technology in our country is constantly evolving. One of the most popular technologies used every day by billions of people are cellphones. Cell phones have created a huge impact in the way that we communicate, research, and spend free time.