(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of Sociology

Analyzing the work 'Mass Culture in the 21st Century', the renowned sociologist J. B. Saldanha investigates the impact of contemporary communication technologies on the production and dissemination of cultural goods. According to Saldanha, 'mass culture not only replicates dominant cultural patterns, but also significantly influences the construction of identities and worldviews of a specific social group'. Considering this statement and integrating knowledge from sociology with the field of information technology, discuss how social networks and digital platforms can act as agents in shaping mass culture, exemplifying a scenario in which social networks play a key role in disseminating a new cultural trend and altering behavioral patterns of a specific group in contemporary society.

Currently, youth faces several challenges and possibilities regarding the construction of identity and future projects. Considering the dynamics of populations and the multiple cultural, economic, environmental, political, and social dimensions, analyze and discuss: 1) how the mobility and settlement of people influence the formation of the identity of Brazilian youth; 2) how youth cultures relate to the production of different territorialities in contemporary Brazil, and 3) which aspects impact the development of the idea of the future among Brazilian youth.

With the advancement of technology, various professions have been impacted and transformed, leading to adaptations in the job market. Automation, for example, has significantly altered the tasks of many jobs, leading to the replacement of repetitive activities by machines or algorithms. However, these changes do not affect all areas uniformly, and the debate on the social and economic implications of these transformations is intense. In the work 'The Automatic Society: The Future of Work', the sociologist Antônio Garcia Molina discusses the relationship between technology and work, stating that 'automation is not a phenomenon that occurs suddenly, but a gradual process that shapes professional relationships over time, with complex implications for society'. Considering the excerpt and the presented theme, analyze the impact of automation on the job market and identify an example of a profession that has undergone significant transformations due to this process.