Liquid Modernity

THE BAUMAN QUIZ

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1. Why is the concept of 'shopping' so central to Bauman's thinking?

Bauman's hobby is window shopping 

'Shopping' is the primary way in which individuals are required to construct their identities in modern western societies. 

Because shopping helps keep capitalism going.

2. What, according to Bauman, is the post-modern 'habitat'?


A chaotic framework Social Structure The Laws of Nature

3. Bauman differentiates the modern era into two historical phases. These are:


Early and Late Heavy and Light Then and NowSolid and Liquid

4. What does Bauman mean when he tells us that 'society is a cover-up'?

Society doesn't really exist  

Society is the collective human response to 'chaos' 

Society is manufactured by a small privileged elite.

5. What according to Bauman is the basis on which individuals join/subscribe to particular modern communities?


Emotional Rational Monetary

6. What for Bauman are the consequences of 'globalisation' on modern societies?

Equalises relations between nations 

A new form of global stratification 

Cheaper holidays abroad

7. What is the name given by Bauman to modern 'communities'? 


Neo-subcultures Neo-in-groups Neo-tribes

8. Which of the following statements comes closest to Bauman's views on social power

'Power lies with the bourgeoisie'

'Power lies with those who can influence their habitat' 

'Power is everywhere'

9. Why is the formation of 'out-groups' a central part of the formation of 'in-groups'?


Life's like that 

The 'construction'/existence of out-groups generates a greater sense of 'us' and belonging in the 'in-groups' 

The existence of out-groups generates greater sense of human solidarity across all humankind.

10. What does Bauman suggest has happened to the role of experts and expertise in the 21st century?


Experts have lost their leadership function to celebrities 

Experts charge people more for their services

Experts are not trusted anymore