Postmodernism, globalisation and modernity

• What are the characteristics of a modern society?

  The nation-state, capitalism, mass production
• What is one characteristic of modern society related to thinking?

  Scientific thinking
• How does technology relate to modern society?

  It is a characteristic of modern society
• What does globalisation refer to?

  The increasing interconnectedness of societies
• What economic changes drive globalisation?

  Global networks encourage economic activity
• How do transnational companies influence globalisation?

  They drive globalisation forward
• What technological changes contribute to globalisation?

  The internet and air travel collapse time and space barriers
• What political changes have created opportunities for global capitalism?

  The fall of communism and rise of transnational bodies
• How does globalisation affect culture and identity?

  It undermines traditional sources of identity
• What impact does westernised global culture have on local cultures?

  It makes it harder for cultures to exist in isolation
• What are the main factors contributing to globalisation?

  • Economic changes: global networks and transnational companies
  • Technological changes: internet and air travel
  • Political changes: fall of communism and rise of transnational bodies
  • Cultural changes: westernised global culture affecting local identities
• What is a key belief of postmodernism regarding theories?

  There are no objective criteria for truth
• Why do postmodernists reject meta-narratives like Marxism?

  They reflect only someone's version of society
• What should society celebrate according to postmodernism?

  A diversity of views and perspectives
• How does postmodernism's view on truth differ from traditional perspectives?

  It rejects the idea of a single objective truth
• What is a key belief of postmodernism regarding theories?

  There are no objective criteria for truth
• Why do postmodernists reject meta-narratives like Marxism?

  They reflect only someone's version of society
• How should we approach differing views according to postmodernism?

  Celebrate diversity rather than impose one truth
• What are the main tenets of postmodernism regarding knowledge and truth?

  • No objective criteria for truth
  • Rejection of meta-narratives (e.g., Marxism)
  • Celebration of diverse views