Key Terms
Name the key term:
a new or improved product or process (or combination thereof) that differs significantly from previous products or processes and has been made available for use."
Innovation
Name the ideologies that influence National's response to the Social Media Ban Issue
Paternal Conservatism
What does ACT propose instead of a social media ban?
At least 2 ideas.
•strengthened digital literacy in schools”
•“better support and education for parents”
•“better transparency from platforms”
•“targeted interventions for genuinely harmful content and behaviour.”
What statistic did Luxon use to describe social media usage for teens?
1 in 3 children aged 13–17 spend at least five hours a day on social media.
What year did women get the right to vote in NZ.
1893 (will accept anything in 1890's)
What is the ideology that influences ACTs response? Spell it.
Libertarianism
Provide examples of three values that fit into National's ideology
1. protecting vulnerable
2. government intervention where deemed necessary - moral obligation
3. hierarchy and order
What were the two aims of the select committee inquiry?
To investigate:
•The actual harms social media causes young people.
•The practicality, feasibility, and unintended consequences of any regulatory or legislative intervention
Who said this?
“The proposal to simply ban social media for those under the age of 16 is unlikely to solve the problem. Technologically, it’s a mine field. Morally, it is a Government solution that does not involve parents. Its unintended consequences could do more harm than good,"
Dr Parmjeet Pamar
What is the longest side of a right triangle called?
The hypotenuse
Define Ideology
An ideology is a set of ideas, beliefs and attitudes, consciously or unconsciously held, which reflects or shapes understandings or misconceptions of the social and political world.
It serves to recommend, justify or endorse collective action aimed at preserving or changing political practices and institutions.
Name 3 things that the proposed bill aims to do and one consequence if platforms don't comply.
Reduce the risks to young people of cyberbullying, harmful content, and online exploitation
Safeguard young users’ privacy from commercial exploitation and data breaches
Encourage healthier social interactions and offline activities.
Consequence = platforms can face fine of up to 10% of their global revenue.
One positive impact and one negative impact of ACTs response.
Positive
Evidence-Based Policy Making: Seymour stressed that only a public inquiry (select committee inquiry) could ensure a “careful and thorough approach”, avoiding reactionary legislation. Experts at the also argued that rushed bans are risky and that policies should be grounded in solid evidence on youth impacts.
Negative
Delayed Protection for Children: A ban was proposed to combat cyberbullying, addictive design, and harmful exposure. By blocking immediate action, ACT delays protections that could benefit vulnerable children now.
60% of teens say what about social media?
60% of teens say social media affects their mental health
Which singer holds the record for the most Grammys won by any individual?
Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by any individual in history, with a total of 35 wins
Explain what is meant by ideological response in the following question:
Evaluate the extent to which ideological responses, shaped by tradition and innovation, have influenced your chosen issue.
an ideological response refers to the actions, campaigns, policies, or decisions taken by groups that are driven by a specific set of shared beliefs, principles, or worldview (an ideology).
Rather than just reacting randomly to a problem, an ideological response represents a structured action designed to address, influence, or resolve a social issue based on what that group values as "right," "just," or "necessary".
How effective is this response likely to be? Anything that National's response fails to consider?
Relatively effective if the platforms uphold their responsibility. However, the response fails to consider the loopholes that teenagers may use to access social media.
(depends how well students argue their point)
What is a key quote that demonstrates the extent to which ACTs ideology influences their response
"We have always been libertarian, but we've never extended libertarianism to children" David Seymour
What does research suggest about the impacts of heavy social media use?
Heavy users are more likely to experience anxiety, sleep issues, and FOMO
Recite the alphabet backwards
z, y, x...
Define tradition and give an example of a quote that demonstrates how tradition has shaped the response of either ACT or National
Refers to the beliefs, customs, values, knowledge and practices that are passed from one generation to the next and help preserve cultural identity over time.
“My Social Media Age-Restricted Users Bill is about protecting young people from bullying, inappropriate content and social media addiction by restricting access for under 16-year-olds." Catherine Wedd
Seymour says the government shouldn’t “overreach” into family or personal decisions.
“Just slapping on a ban – hastily‑drafted – won’t solve the real problem. The real problem has to involve parents. This solution proposed by National doesn't.” - David Seymour
To what extent has National's ideology influenced their response to the Social Media Ban?
Overall, the response of ACT to the proposed under-16 ban was influenced to a significant/moderate extent by the ideology of paternalistic conservatism. While National claims to value claims to protect the needs of the vulnerable, their response (shaped by tradition and innovation) leaves vulnerable groups such as LGBTQ+ more isolated in society.
To what extent has ACT's ideology influenced their response to the Social Media Ban?
Overall, the response of ACT to the proposed under-16 ban was influenced to a moderate extent by the ideology of libertarianism. While ACT claims to value freedom of choice and recognises that there is an issue, their response (shaped by tradition and innovation) leaves families unprotected from the harms of social media.
Who said this:
“It creates an enduring framework that can evolve alongside technology...”
Erica Stanford
It is strong innovation evidence: the Bill is designed to adapt as technology changes. It also shows platform accountability is a key part of the Government response.
Which animal is the koala's closest living relative?
The wombat