Late modernism

Question 1

What is the general belief from late modernists

Answer 1

We are not in new type of society that postmodernism claims
There are changes but these features are just a continuation of modern society (that have advanced and intensified) we are not in a completely new era called Postmodernity
Traditional theories are still useful to improve society

Question 2

What are the two late modernists and what are their theories

Answer 2

Beck - Risk society
Giddens - Feature of late modern society

Question 3

What is do Beck’s Risk society

Answer 3

Dangers we face today are man made
Happens due to aspects of late modernity such as technology
e.g Global warming, terrorism, nuclear war
Risk Conscious - moree aware of risks due to social media and seek to avoid or minimise them e.g helicopter parenting
Risks are exaggerated through the media

Question 4

How do Late modernists differ from postmodernists with the idea of reflexivity

Answer 4

Reflexivity - Reflect on problems to then move forward
Green spaces

Question 5

What is one evaluation of Becks Risk society theory

Answer 5

We have always been worried about the manufactuer risks around us - it is not a new thing

Question 6

What is Giddins Features of a late modern society

Answer 6

Disembedding - face-face communication has broken down (due to technology) and traditional customs no longer govern our behaviour like they used to
Reflexivity - people now more individualistic and have to constantly monitor how to behave and what to do with our lives by weighing up the risks first
Instability leads to resurgence of religion - gives sense of moral purpose and stability
Unlike modern society - can choose which religion we follow ourselves

Question 7

What are two positives of Giddins ‘Features of late modern society’

Answer 7

Useful to understand that religion is still prevelent in society unlike postmodernism saying religion/ all previous knowledge cannot be used
Shows how knowledge can be used to improve society and reduce the risks

Question 8

What are two negatives of Giddins ‘Features of late modern society’

Answer 8

Reflexivity - wrongly suggests individuals are free to reshape their lives to reduce exposure to risks, poor are unable to afford to deal with environmental risks
Rustin - capitalism with its pursuit of profit at all costs that is the source of risks - not technology as such