Alterity, deception and stigma in cyberspace: unfolding of mediated social interaction

Authors

  • Hermílio Santos/ PUCRS Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2005.26.3301

Keywords:

Social interaction, social mediated interaction, alterity

Abstract

The paper investigates the hypothesis that new media represent an environment which provides new elements for social interaction. Even without replicating the social configurations proper to face to face interaction, mediated interaction is not able to eliminate the presence of such elements as alterity, deception and stigma. It is argued that the perception of alterity in cyberspace is markedly instrumental, since it serves as a reference to the establishment of stigmatised relations.

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Author Biography

Hermílio Santos/ PUCRS, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Professor Doutor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Sociais da PUCRS

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Published

2008-04-13

How to Cite

Santos/ PUCRS, H. (2008). Alterity, deception and stigma in cyberspace: unfolding of mediated social interaction. Revista FAMECOS, 12(26), 41–46. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2005.26.3301

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 26 (2005)

Section

Cyberculture

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