Modernity and Globalisation

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Created on: 13-05-15 11:55

What are modernist theories part of?

The enlightenment project

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What is the enlightenment project?

The idea that society can progress through the use of human reason. Rationality and science will enable us to discover true knowledge about society.

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What are the 4 characteristics that distinguish modern society from traditional society?

1)The nation state 2)Capitalism 3)Rationality,science and technology 4)Individualism

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What is meant by the nation state?

Key political unit in modern society, a territory ruled by a powerful centralised state, whose population usually share the same language & culture. The state is the focal point of modern society, organising social life on a national basis

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What is meant by capitalism?

The economy of modern societies is capitalist. Based on the private ownership of the means of production and the use of wage labourers.

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What is meant by Rationality, Science and Technology?

Rational, secular ways of thinking dominate the influence of religious explanations of the world. Science becomes increasingly important in industry, medicine and communications

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What is meant by individualism?

Tradition, custom and ascribed status becomes less important. There is greater personal freedom.

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What 4 changes have helped bring about globalisation?

1)Technological (exchange info across the globe fast) 2)Economic (money never sleeps) 3)Political (politics has less influence than TNC 4)Culture and identity (impossible for cultures to exist in isolation)

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