Modernity & Postmodernity
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- Created on: 20-05-15 13:36
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- Modernity & Postmodernity
- PM's argue British society has two periods
- 20th century dominated by industrial period (Modern)
- Since 1980s evolved to postmodern period
- Modern Period Features
- Capitalism controlled industry with manual labour
- Social class was the basis of identity
- Urbanisation grew as immigration rose
- State had influence over people's lives
- Rational thinkings became more important
- Meta narratives developed
- Postmodern Features
- Labour work has declined, service sector is flourishing
- Social class as a source of identity has declined
- Society is media saturated
- Globalisation is expanding
- Consumer is a part of identity
- Meta narratives have lost influence
- PM's argue British society has two periods
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