Globalisation, Modernity and Postmodernity 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? SociologySociological theoryA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Amy Louise HolmesCreated on: 07-01-13 15:35 The values on which the modern economy is built, such as maximising profit and mass production. Capitalism 1 of 10 The increased interconnectedness of people across international boundaries Globalisation 2 of 10 Postmodernist sociologist who uses the concept of hyper-reality to explain society's relationship with images and 'signs'. Baudrillard 3 of 10 Postmodernists take a _____________view that suggests that all truths are true for those who believe them to be so. Relativist 4 of 10 The term used to describe the breakdown or separation of culture, values and identity in Postmodernist society. Fragmentation 5 of 10 Sociologist who argues that we have entered a stage of high modernity. Giddens 6 of 10 Beck argues that in late modernity, we have created a _____society based on minimizing potential hazards. Risk 7 of 10 Sociologist who suggests that meta-narratives such as social theories are unable to explain or control society. Lyotard 8 of 10 Sociological perspective that argues that no meta-narrative or form of knowledge has priority over another. Postmodernism 9 of 10 According to Giddens, society has become __________; we change our ideas and actions in accordance to the instability of culture. Reflexive 10 of 10
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