Social Context Flashcards

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Social context

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All facets which influence an individuals experience

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Worldview

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A view of perspective on the world or universe

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5 Characteristics of Modernism

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1) World is knowable
2) Universal truths
3) Distinction between subjectivity and objectivity
4) Empirical methods adopted to test and define truths
5) Allows fallible beliefs to be rejected and for objective truths to be identified

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2 Characteristics of Postmodernism

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1) World is complicated

2) Beyond dichotomous thinking

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Cultural Hegemony

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Adopted values and beliefs of dominant culture

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