Postmodernism

Question 1

Individuation

Answer 1

People are more focused on the self and less concerned with being part of a group

Question 2

Rejection of metanarratives

Answer 2

Objective knowledge/overarching theories are replaced with uncertainty and plurality of beliefs

Question 3

Globalisation

Answer 3

The world has become increasingly interconnected

Question 4

Chosen identities

Answer 4

Our identities are made up of the choices we make rather than ascribed to us, giving us more freedom to create our identities

Question 5

Loss of faith in science

Answer 5

Science and technology are losing influence e.g. causing issues such as global warming

Question 6

Hervieu-Leger (2)

Answer 6

Decline in traditional religious institutions, individuals are ‘spiritual shoppers’ we choose elements of religion

Question 7

Lyon (2)

Answer 7

Individuals have become consumers of religion due to globalisation, religion has become ‘disembedded’ from real life

Question 8

Bauman (3)

Answer 8

Postmodernity has led to a ‘crisis of meaning’- no longer a stable sense of morality, people turn to religion to provide meaning and moral guidance in an uncertain world

Question 9

Evaluation :)

Answer 9

Most contemporary perspective, recognises increased religious diversity and impact of globalisation

Question 10

Criticism

Answer 10

Only useful if we assume we actually live in a postmodern society