Postmodernism

Question 1

What are 2 reasons for the theories related to modernist eras irrelevant?

Answer 1

1) Knowledge is now regarded as relative to the individual, therefore all generalised claims to the truth of society are dismissed

2) Identities have become fluid and are no longer fixed for the whole of their life and is subject to change due to the importance of consumerism

Question 2

How is religion seen as a meta-narrative?

Answer 2

It is seen as a meta-narrative as religion claims to have a monopoly on the truth

However postmodernists argue that there is no such thing due to society being ever more fragmented

Question 3

How does Hervieu-Leger argue that religions reluctantly to change has led to its demise?

Answer 3

As mainstream religion has been reluctant to change it has meant that there are now so many alternative world views to compete with its teachings

This has lead to further scrutiny of the beliefs of mainstream religions

Question 4

What is the spiritual shoppers theory?

Answer 4

As identities are more fluid within a postmodern society it means that people can construct new identities through consumption

Lyon - observes the emergence of a religious marketplace

This developed as religious leaders turned to the media to publicise their religions as a way to survive

As a result of this and an increase in denominations, believes are no longer loyal to one religion and are now spiritual shoppers