Post-modermism - View Of Inequality Flashcards
How did post-modernist describe life during modernity?
Well structured and mapped out
What did Bauman mean with the ‘seduced’ and the ‘repressed’?
Bauman claimed that those who partake in conspicuous consumption = the seduced
Those who didnt have access to disposable money or credit = the repressed
What did Pacolski and Waters claim about social class?
That it has been replaced by lifestyle groups which are based off of consumerism and culture
What did Lyotard (1984) say about Functionalism and Marxism?
That they are meta-narratives which are too fixed and are irrelevant in post-modern society
What reinforces inequality occurring to Lyotard? (1984)
Consumerism
How does Lyotard contradict Marx’s idea of a destined revolution?
Lyotard would explain the lack of a revolution as society is becoming more fragmented, meaning class consciousness isnt gained as we all are so focused on ourselves that we have become isolated
What is hyperreality? (Baudriard)
The blurring of the lines between whats real and whats not
E.g media reporting false facts are true - Trump Gasa video
What is Simulacra? (Baurdiard)
Associations and feelings linked to a brand
How is our common experience of life provided to us according to Baudriard?
our ‘common’ experience is provided to us by the media
How does the media help reinforce inequality according to Baurdiard?
It amplies consumerism and feelings of inadequacy as we are shown the ‘upper class’ lifestyle
What did Pakulski say about inequality? (1995)
That its inevitable and is made worse by the decline in manual labour and the growth of the global division of labour which has led to a flexible and fragmented labour market
What did Pakulski (1992) claim where the two most important factors at determining poltical affilation?
Lifestyles and environmental issues
What did Pilcher (1995) claim about old and young peoples involvement in polticis in the past?
Both old and young peoples lack of status and prestige meant they were excluded from poltical groups
What did Blaikie claim was respinsible for social change?
The rise of consumerism
