New Communication Technologies and Changing Patterns of Social Stratification in Globalizing World

The communication revolution which we have witnessed in last few decades is closely related with the process of globalization. The new communication technology especially web technology is at the heart of globalization. The expansion of web based technology and information based services has impacted the existing patterns of social stratification in different parts of the world. The movement of people from one place to another has not only enabled their geographical mobility but also the process of social mobility. The new forms of connectivity, new opportunities of employment in global economic order have affected the class, status and power structure at various levels. The communication technologies are facilitating these changes in the stratification system. The emergence of new classes as a result of globalization has transformed the occupational structure of both the developing and developed societies. The smooth flow of information and developments in media technology helped the world in overcoming the recent Pandemic crisis. It suggests exploring the various dimensions of the intricate relationship between new communication technologies and the changes taking place the attributes and processes in stratification system of the developing and developed societies. The proposed session is aimed to explore and discuss the above mentioned issues in detail.