Post modernism views on society- Acquiring culture

Question 1

Why are other views on society no longer relevant according to postmodernists?

Answer 1

The old divisions and certainties which were developed in societies in the past are now breaking down.

Question 2

Postmodernist response to Marxists views on society.

Answer 2

people in society cannot be divided into those that control economic resources and those that don’t as many people who are wage earners are also shareholders.

Question 3

Postmodernist views on Feminists views on society.

Answer 3

• Traditional gender roles are now disappearing
• the categories of ‘woman’ and ‘man’ are no longer relevant in todays society as there are many different types of women and there are many different types of men.
• Everyone has variety of different status’s, roles and life experiences

Question 4

Postmodernists views to functionalists views of society.

Answer 4

• norms and values don’t always benefit for the benefit of society
• some norms may function for the benefit of society sometimes
• It is impossible to have a general theory that explains everything.