Post Modernism

• What is postmodernism in sociology?

  A sociological theory after modernity
• Why do sociologists argue society must be studied differently now?

  Due to fundamental differences from modernity
• What time period does modernity refer to?

  1650 to 1950
• What are some key features of postmodernism in sociology?

  Globalisation, consumerism, fragmentation
• What does globalisation refer to in postmodernism?

  The interconnectedness of society
• How has globalisation changed individual interactions?

  It decreased geographical barriers and time zones
• What risks does Ulrich Beck associate with globalisation?

  Terrorism, cybercrime, environmental damage
• What does Jean François Lyotard argue about scientific advancements today?


  They are used to augment power, not truth
• What do postmodernists claim about today's society?

  It is a consumerist society
• How do postmodernists view identity construction?

  As a process similar to shopping
• What does fragmentation in postmodernism refer to?

  The breakdown of shared norms and values
• How does postmodernism differ from modernism in terms of job security?

  Postmodernism offers more choices and opportunities
• What is a key feature of postmodernism related to cultural aspects?

  Cultural diversity
• What is hyperreality in the context of postmodernism?

  A condition where reality and simulation blur
• How does consumerism affect identity in postmodern society?

  It allows individuals to 'pick and mix' identities
• Who is a sociologist that discusses the dangers of science in postmodern times?

  Ulrich Beck
• What does the term 'metanarratives' refer to in postmodernism?

  Grand narratives that explain historical events
• How does globalisation impact employment according to postmodernists?

  It creates more opportunities for remote work
• What is the relationship between globalisation and risk society as per Ulrich Beck?

  Globalisation increases man-made risks
• How do postmodernists view the role of technology in society?

  As a tool that shapes identities and interactions
• What is the significance of the quote from Lyotard's 'The Postmodern Condition'?

  It highlights power as the goal of research
• What does the term 'information society' imply in the context of globalisation?

  Society is shaped by information exchange
• How does postmodernism challenge traditional views of work and identity?

  It promotes flexibility and personal choice
• What fundamental differences do postmodernists see between modern and postmodern societies?

  Choices based on interests, not tradition
• What does fragmentation in postmodernism refer to?

  Breaking down of shared norms and values
• How do postmodernists view today's society?

  Dynamic, fast-changing, and fluid
• How does the individual’s career exemplify fragmentation?

  It consists of multiple career paths
• How do structural factors influence life choices in postmodernism?

  They have less influence than before
• What has increased due to globalization and fragmentation?

  Cultural diversity
• How do Western societies reflect cultural diversity?

  They are melting pots of different cultures
• What are metanarratives in postmodernism?


  Broad ideas about how society works
• Why do postmodernists argue metanarratives are less relevant?

  Society is too complex for them
• Who argues that there is no such thing as truth?

  Jean-François Lyotard
• What does social constructionism suggest?

  Meanings are socially constructed
• How does hyperreality manifest in postmodernism?

  Blurring of media and reality
• What has the COVID-19 pandemic done to the distinction between media and reality?

  It has further blurred the distinction
• What does postmodernism recognize about society?

  The fluidity of current society
• What do some sociologists argue about the current era?

  We are in an extension of modernity
• What does Anthony Giddens claim about modernity?

  We are in a period of late modernity
• What does Ulrich Beck argue about modernity?

  We are in a period of second modernity