Net Culture Site Directory

Welcome to Creative Hat's Net Culture Site, brought to you by Cindy Grant.  The Internet is radically changing the way we look at our world.  These changes affect our methods of communication and learning, as well as our identity -- for we are no longer confined to our physical selves.  As participants of the Internet age, we must step outside the experience at times to observe the changes  in our society.  This site is interdisciplinary -- incorporating psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

Here is a collection of original articles, over 120 annotated links, and recommended readings.

Articles

America, Myth, and the Internet 
How two pervasive American myths shape the way we use the Internet.

Pondering Techno Phobia 
It's easy to forget that not everyone is up for a drive down the Information Superhighway.  What does the Internet Revolution mean to those that are technophobic?  

Co-Dependents on the Internet 
The Internet, like other habit-formers, can be a problem for those with addictive tendencies.  Here's why the Internet can be hazardous to co-dependents.

Link Categories

Academic Journals
Journals that deal with the culture, psychology, or sociology of the Net.

Age and the Internet
Age-related issues including seniors and children on the Internet.

CyberAnthropology
The anthropological study of cyberspace.

CyberPsychology
Articles on the psychology of online interaction, as well as Internet surfing.

CyberSociology
Sociological articles and essays about the Internet are linked here.

Ethnicity & Class
Computer access and usage issues pertaining to ethnicity, race, and class.

Gender
Gender and identity issues associated with the Internet.

Humor
Parodies, farces, and downright sillies that shed a little non-threatening light on Net Culture.

Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is a new -- and sometimes controversial -- addictive disorder.

Internet Ideology
The broad range of expectations we have on the role of the Internet in society.

Sexuality Online
Academic inquiries into cybersex from a psychological or sociological view.

Subculture: Chatters
Chatters are folks who create online communities through IRCs, chat rooms, Instant Messaging, and bulletin boards.

Subculture: Cyberfeminists
The cybergrrl movement is also called cyberfeminism.

Subculture: Cyberpunks
The cyberpunk subculture, similar to the punks of the '80s, is largely European. Cyberpunk is also the name of an online game.  Other antiestablishment groups are included, such as hackers.

Subculture: Digerati
The new Digerati subculture encompasses the Internet-elite -- those former nerds and geeks who've made it big with IT.

Subculture: Geeks
The geek subculture has been part of society for several decades.

Techno phobia
Techno phobics are those individuals that fear or dislike the Internet.

Zines
Online magazines covering the Net and Net Culture.

This CyberStudies Resources site is owned by Cindy Grant.
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