Evaluation of Postmodernism

• What is the focus of the modernity-postmodernity debate?

  It includes globalization and postmodernism applications
• What are some applications of postmodernism in society?

  • Diverse education systems
  • Fragmented family structures
  • Consumerist religion
  • Changes in crime dynamics
• How has education changed in postmodern society?

  It has become more diverse with choices
• What does fragmentation in family structures imply?

  There is no dominant family type anymore
• How do postmodern views reflect on women's roles in families?

  Women can be breadwinners in families
• How has religion changed in postmodern society?

  It has become consumerist and personalized
• What do postmodern feminists attribute to the growth of female crime?

  Shifting gender roles and poverty among women
• What is a characteristic of crime in postmodern society?

  Crime has become globalized with consequences
• What do postmodernists claim about crime control?

  It has become invasive in a surveillance society
• Who provides internal criticism of postmodernism?

  Marxist theories of postmodernity
• What is David Harvey's criticism of postmodernism?

  Marxism has already explained societal changes
• How does Harvey view globalization and consumerism?

  As a new phase of capitalism for profit
• What historical event does postmodern society arise from?

  The capitalist crisis of the 1970s
• What type of jobs emerged due to postmodern changes?

  Part-time and temporary jobs in tele-sales
• How can niche products promote cultural diversity?

  They cater to specific interests and needs
• What financial crisis is linked to new capitalist sectors?

  The collapse of the banking system in 2008
• What is the main argument of late modernity theories (TLM)?

  • Rapid social changes are a continuation of modernity
  • Key features of modernity have intensified
  • Technological advancements accelerate change
• Who is associated with the concept of high modernity?

  Giddens
• What does reflexivity mean in Giddens' theory?

  Tradition no longer guides our actions
• How does disembedding affect society according to Giddens?

  It breaks down geographical barriers
• What does Beck mean by 'manufactured risks'?

  Risks created by human activity and technology
• What are the weaknesses of postmodernist thinking?

  • Choice is not equal across society
  • Social class and ethnicity limit choices
  • Overemphasis on individualism
• What central question do contemporary social theorists explore?

  Whether societies have shifted from modernity
• What do some theorists suggest about the debate between postmodern and late modern?

  It may be a language game among sociologists
• What is one suggested reading for further study?

  AQA A level Sociology by Webb R et al.
• What are some sample exam questions related to globalization and society?

  • Reasons for the growth of globalization
  • Characteristics of modern society
  • Characteristics of postmodern society
  • Evaluating the view of a new postmodern age