Postmodernism Theory and Methods Quiz

Which concept refers to the blending of global and local cultures?

• Risk society

• Simulacra

• Global culture

• Hyperreality

Who is associated with the concept of 'risk society'?

• Baudrillard

• Lyotard

• Beck

• Foucault

What term describes a society characterized by media saturation and the blurring of reality and representation?

• Reflexivity

• Flexible accumulation

• Enlightenment

• Hyperreality

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of postmodern society?

• Pick n mix

• Choice

• Metanarratives

• Diversity

Which theorist is known for discussing the concept of 'simulacra'?

• Harvey

• Baudrillard

• Jameson

• Giddens

According to Jean Baudrillard, what does ‘hyperreality’ refer to?

• A) A heightened awareness of reality in the digital age.
  

• B) A return to traditional values due to media influence.
  

• C) A state where the distinction between reality and simulation collapses.

• D) A rejection of all technological advances.

What does Lyotard mean by ‘decline of metanarratives’?

• A) Decline of grand, overarching theories or stories that attempt to explain society.

• B) Loss of small, personal stories that shape individual identity.
  

• C) The belief that all knowledge is scientifically proven is more common

• D) Increasing embrace of theories of social structure.

Which of the following is a characteristic of postmodern society?

• A) A rigid class structure based on industrial labor.
  

• B) The dominance of one universal truth accepted by all.
  

• C) The disappearance of consumer culture.
  

• D) Increased choice and diversity in identity and consumption.

According to Beck, what defines a ‘risk society’?

• A) A society where risk is eliminated through strong government control.
  

• B) A society where environmental and technological risks are increasingly manufactured by human activity.

• C) A society that is immune to global crises due to modern advancements.
  

• D) A pre-industrial society that lacked man made problems, and man dealt with natural risks such as earthquakes and volcanoes.

What does ‘pick n mix’ culture refer to in postmodernism?

• A) The tendency of individuals to construct their identities by selectively choosing elements from different cultures.

• B) A strict adherence to traditional norms and values.
  

• C) The idea that identity is biologically determined.
  

• D) The belief that media consumption has no influence on personal identity.