Post Modernism Flashcards

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What is a structural theory?

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A structural theory is a limited choice in your behaviour because you’re socialised.

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What does post modernism believe about society?

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That it’s rapidly changing and full of risk and uncertainty. They don’t believe in the value consensus anymore

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What does post modernism believe instead of a value consensus?

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That social structures are breaking down and being replaced.

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What does post modernism contain?

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Chaos, riddling society of stereotypes meaning there’s too many choices. (Uncertainty)

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What does post modernism want a change in?

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Social relationships as they are open to diversity of relationships to express themselves

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What does post modernism say about the family?

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That nuclear families are in decline as primary socialisation isn’t as strong in some ways

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What are some things post modernism believes about society?

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There is freedom to form our own identities
Global and cultural links
Media saturated
We live in a consumption society

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