Question

Why are cell phones sometimes associated with political unrest in developing counties? (1 point) Responses Cell phone ownership and use is rapidly increasing in developed countries. Cell phone ownership and use is rapidly increasing in developed countries. Cell phone coverage is being cut in rural areas and more expensive land lines installed. Cell phone coverage is being cut in rural areas and more expensive land lines installed. Cell phones are disproportionately owned by urban residents, officials, and elites. Cell phones are disproportionately owned by urban residents, officials, and elites. Rural cell phone users keep abreast of political actions taken in urban government centers. Rural cell phone users keep abreast of political actions taken in urban government centers. There are 700 cell phones per 1,000 persons in developing countries, but 1,100 per 1,000 people in developed countries.

Answer 1

This rapid increase in cell phone ownership in developing countries has allowed for greater communication and dissemination of information among the population. As a result, cell phones have been used to organize and mobilize political protests and movements, leading to political unrest in some cases. Additionally, cell phones have been used to capture and share images and videos of government abuses and crackdowns, further fueling political tensions. Due to the disproportionate ownership of cell phones by urban residents, officials, and elites, rural populations may feel marginalized and disadvantaged, leading to further political unrest.