Modernising

Question 1

Individualism

Answer 1

Less communication; fragmented, compartmentalised
More individual than collective- no commitment to groups
Weakening of social bonds- self centered`

Question 2

The Enlightenment

Answer 2

18th Century
Power of reason over power of emotion or religion
Rise of scientific thinking- progressive

Question 3

Industrial Revolution

Answer 3

1750-1850
Rural to Industrial
Modern technology; increasing poverty; bad living conditions; concerns for welfare of workers

Question 4

Bourgeosie

Answer 4

Owners
‘Haves’
Make the money and rules

Question 5

Proleteriat

Answer 5

Workers
‘Have nots’
Sell their labour

Question 6

Conflict Theory

Answer 6

Marx and other radicals
Class struggle between B and P
Groups are exploited; change rather than stability
Disputes notions shared and values and needs
Can not be reconciled

Question 7

Anomie

Answer 7

Breakdown of norms that regulate individual or society
Can occur in times of social change and crisis
Loss of shared values, sense of belonging and purpose

Question 8

Verstehen

Answer 8

‘Understanding’
Associated with Simmel and Weber
Ability to build interpretation of facts into explanation (3 points?)

Question 9

Gemeinschaft

Answer 9

Community
Social bonds of emotional depth, total commitment
Typical of families, communities and kinship

Question 10

Gesellschaft

Answer 10

Association or Society
Fleeting, anonymous social relations of emotional distance and limited commitment
Typical of modern eco and contractual exchanges

Question 11

Urbanisation

Answer 11

Increasing amount of population lives and works in towns and cities
Shift from rural/agriculturally based life to metro/post industrial one