Critical Responses to Postmodernism
Anthony Giddens attacks post-modernity firstly because he believes that we have not yet left modernity – and thus the sociology […]
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Social Theories
Social Theories
Post-Modernity and Postmodernism
‘Post-modernity’ refers to the view that the institutions and ways of living characteristic of modernity have been replaced by new
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Postmodernism and the Point of Sociology
A brief post on the relationship between Postmodernisation and what the point of Sociology might be from a Postmodern Perspective:
education, Feminism, Pot Luck
The Feminist Perspective on Education (UK Focus)
The Feminist perspective on Education Liberal Feminists celebrate the progress made so far in improving girls’ achievement. They essentially believe
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Criticisms of Postmodernism
While most sociologists agree that modern society is more fragmented and uncertain, they disagree with some elements of post-modernism a.
Neoliberalism and The New Right, Social Theories
Neoliberalism and The New Right – An Introduction
Neoliberalism is an economic theory that believes free-market principles are the best way to organise society. The New Right is a political movement in the UK which has applied neoliberal thinking to social policies from 1979 to the present day.
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Three Examples of Post-Modern Thinkers
Post modernists argue that we need new ways of thought to understand and conceptualise this new ‘post-modern society’ – the
Marxism, Media, Social Theories
Examples of Marxism Today – Is Marxist Theory Still Relevant?
Is Marxism still relevant today? While some argue it’s outdated, Marxist ideas remain highly influential in analysing power, inequality, and
Marxism
Eight Criticisms of the Traditional Marxist View of Society
Capitalism and the class structure have changed since Marx’s day, and work is less alienating, and other criticisms!
Marxism
The Marxist Perspective on Society
A summary of some of the key Ideas of Karl Marx, including Bourgeoisie/ Proletariat, exploitation, false consciousness, ideological control, and revolution.