Postmodernity

• What is post-modernity loosely defined as?

  The era following modernity
• Which philosopher's ideas are often drawn upon in post-modernity?

  Michel Foucault
• What concept did Foucault maintain regarding truth?

  There is no single truth, only versions
• When did post-modernism emerge?

  Late 1970s
• What social changes accelerated post-modernism?

  The collapse of communism and globalization
• What is one key feature of post-modernity?

  Increased diversity and choice
• How has globalization affected personal identity?

  Increased awareness of global society
• What does post-modernity challenge regarding old meta-narratives?

  It questions their validity and relevance
• What are the features of post-modernity?

  • Increased diversity and choice
  • Hybridity of cultures
  • Influence of globalization
• What is hybridity in post-modernity?

  The merging of existing cultures to create new ones
• What does Baudrillard suggest about the individual in post-modernity?

  Individual concerns outweigh societal concerns
• What is hyper-reality according to Baudrillard?

  Media saturation blurs the line between reality and illusion
• How is hybridity observed in education?

  Through ethnic minority subcultures adopting new identities
• How does media saturation contribute to hyper-reality?

  It bombards people with non-real images
• What example does Baudrillard use to illustrate hyper-reality?

  The first Gulf War's media coverage
• What societal reaction is evident in post-modernity regarding experts?

  Distrust of experts and their narratives
• How does post-modernity affect social cohesion?

  It leads to fragmentation and instability
• What is the impact of post-modernity on class, gender, and ethnicity narratives?

  They become more flexible and individualized
• What are the criticisms of post-modernity?

  • Ignores structural conflicts
  • Media and education serve ruling class
  • People can question media content
• What evidence suggests we may not be in a post-modern era?

  Structural conflicts still exist in society
• What does intersectionality refer to in sociology?

  The rise of overlapping social identities
• How does post-modernity reflect in personal identity?

  Through fluidity in sexuality and relationships
• What is a sign of post-modernity in family life?

  Increased diversity of family choices
• What is a key debate in sociology regarding post-modernity?

  Whether we are in a post-modern or late modern era
• How does media influence perceptions in post-modernity?

  It creates confusion about reality
• What recent events illustrate distrust in experts during post-modernity?

  COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit debates
• What is the outcome of the loss of social cohesion in post-modernity?

  Uncertainty and confusion in society
• How are class, gender, and ethnicity still relevant in post-modern society?

  They continue to cause division and categorization
• What will the next video discuss regarding societal approaches?

  Modernity and late modernity theories