Modernity, Postmodernism, and Globalisation

What is the key political unit of modern society?

• Commune

• Tribal Confederation

• Nation State

• City State

Which economic system involves private ownership of the means of production and the use of wage laborers?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the dominant way of thinking in modern society, moving away from religious explanations?

• Spirituality

• Irrationality

• Emotionalism

• Rationality

What characterizes the greater personal freedom and break from tradition in modern society?

• Individualism

• Collectivism

• Altruism

• Conformity

What does globalisation mean in terms of the relationship between people across national boundaries?

• Decreased globalization

• Decreased communication

• Increased isolation

• Increased interconnectedness

What is NOT a key change brought about by globalisation?

• Social Changes

• Decrease in interconnectedness

• Cultural Changes

• Environmental Changes

What does the term 'Relativist Position' in postmodernism refer to?

• No views are true for anyone

• There is only one true view

• All views are false for the people who hold them

• All views are true for the people who hold them

What does 'Meta Narrative' mean in the context of postmodernism?

• A narrative that changes over time

• A narrative that is irrelevant

• A collection of false narratives

• A singular truth which explains the world around us

According to Baudrillard, what does 'Simulacra' refer to in society?

• Buying and selling of knowledge

• Buying and selling of goods

• Production of goods

• Production of art

What is one of the key features of Late Modernity according to Giddens?

• Disembedding

• Traditionalism

• Isolationism