Image of a man looking contemplative with headphones on in an office or library. Captions read: Late modernity - Giddens suggest reflexivity and globalisation shape our lives. He argued people constantly re-evaluate their choices, and institutions like the family are changing but still matter.

Chalkboard with a bold question mark drawn on the right hand side. Caption reads: But who is right? Do our experience and understanding of society fit in with any of these ideas? Are we being dragged backwards into a new form of modernity? Or have we moved beyond postmodernity - into an era of post-postmodernity?

Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era. Each of these stages reflects different ways of thinking about how society is structured, how people live. #sociology #soctm 4/4

Social media influencer in front of several mobile phones. His image is on each screen. Caption reads: Postmodernity - Baudrillard argued that in postmodern society, we live in a world of simulacra and hyperreality, where the media shapes our sense of what is real.

Background is of connections between global cities with lines between lights across mainly Europe, Africa, Asia and the USA. Caption reads: However late modernity acknowledges ongoing modernisation but recognizes increasing uncertainty, risk, and reflexivity in a rapidly changing, interconnected world.

A globe is held up at a protest, with an unhappy face drawn on it. A banner behind it says help! Caption reads: Late Modernity - Beck described the modern world as a risk society, where we must deal with the consequences of human-made risks like climate change and terrorism

Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era. Each of these stages reflects different ways of thinking about how society is structured, how people live. #sociology #soctm 3/4

Iron cage - to symbolises Weber's iron cage of rationality. Caption reads: Modernity - He warned this could lead to a disenchantment with the world and people becoming trapped in an iron cage of bureaucracy.

Page from dictionary focusing of definition of capitalism. Caption reads: Modernity - Marx viewed modernity as dominated by capitalism, which creates class conflict and alienation.

Diverse group of people, arms linked with back to camera. Captions read: Postmodernity - In contrast, postmodernists think that society is fragmented, truth is subjective, and there is no single, universal narrative, rejecting the modernist belief in progress, rationality, and objective truths.

Pair of hands reaching out to embrace multi-coloured paper figures. Caption reads: Postmodernity - Lyotard said postmodern society is defined by incredulity towards metanarratives – people no longer believe in big, universal explanations.

Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era. Each of these stages reflects different ways of thinking about how society is structured, how people live. #sociology #soctm 2/4

Contemporary high street with caption: Are we living in a post-modern age?

Blue bananas on a purple and yellow background. Captions read: Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era - Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era

Dockyard with cranes and grey sky. Captions read: Modernity and Durkheim believed modern societies were based on organic solidarity. He saw modernity as a time of progress but also worried about anomie - a breakdown of shared norms and values.

Man working in an office - viewed between books and what appears to be a cage. Captions read: Modernity and Weber saw modern society as driven by rationalisation – a shift from traditional values to logical, bureaucratic thinking.

Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era. Each of these stages reflects different ways of thinking about how society is structured, how people live. #sociology #soctm 1/4

Should Sociology Inform Social Policy?
This is a big question in sociology: Should sociological research be used to shape government decisions and laws (social policy)? There are different arguments for and against, influenced by various factors and perspectives. #sociology #soctm 3/3

Should Sociology Inform Social Policy?
This is a big question in sociology: Should sociological research be used to shape government decisions and laws (social policy)? There are different arguments for and against, influenced by various factors and perspectives. #sociology #soctm 2/3

Should Sociology Inform Social Policy?
This is a big question in sociology: Should sociological research be used to shape government decisions and laws (social policy)? There are different arguments for and against, influenced by various factors and perspectives. #sociology #soctm 1/3

#SOCED #SOCTM Useful for discussions around values-free research and researcher objectivity

#soctm Different branches of feminism have made lasting contributions to society, From legal reforms of liberal feminism, to greater understanding of environmental exploitation and ecofeminism, here are very brief summaries of key thinkers and ideas of different branches of feminism #sociology 2/2

#soctm Different branches of feminism have made lasting contributions to society, From legal reforms of liberal feminism, to greater understanding of environmental exploitation and ecofeminism, here are very brief summaries of key thinkers and ideas of different branches of feminism #sociology 1/2

Louis Althusser (1918–1990) redefined Marxism by explaining how capitalism maintains power through ideology, not just economics. Concepts such as the ISA and RSA can be applied to education, media, family, religion and crime. #soctm #aqasociology #alevelsociology #sociolgystudents 2/2

Louis Althusser (1918–1990) redefined Marxism by explaining how capitalism maintains power through ideology, not just economics. Concepts such as the ISA and RSA can be applied to education, media, family, religion and crime. #soctm #aqasociology #alevelsociology #sociolgystudents 1/2

Antonio Gramsci of Neo-Marxist tradition suggested key sociological concepts such as hegemony, counter-hegemony, dual consciousness and organic intellectuals. These can be applied to various areas of social study, including religion, media and culture. #sociology #alevelsociolgoy #soctm 2/2

Antonio Gramsci of Neo-Marxist tradition suggested key sociological concepts such as hegemony, counter-hegemony, dual consciousness and organic intellectuals. These can be applied to various areas of social study, including religion, media and culture. #sociology #alevelsociolgoy #soctm 1/2

#soctm Merton's CUDOS norms can applied to the way scientific research should be undertaken and seen as a contribution of Functionalism to our understanding of society. Could also be used in ideas of value freedom, sociology as a science and positivist methodology. #sociology #aqasociology 2/2

#soctm Merton's CUDOS norms can applied to the way scientific research should be undertaken and seen as a contribution of Functionalism to our understanding of society. Could also be used in ideas of value freedom, sociology as a science and positivist methodology. #sociology #aqasociology 1/2

#SOCTM Parsons’ AGIL framework (functionalism) 1 of 2

Introducing Marxism – A More Detailed Version – Earlham Sociology and Politics Pages

#SOCTM Some teaching notes on Marxism for A Level students. There are several video and audio links and some parts of these notes might be useful for extension work earlhamsociologypages.uk/introducing-...

#soctm Some of the contributions of major thinkers in Marxism - focused on Marx, Althusser and Gramsci. Far more contributions of Marxist, but the ideas summarised in these four graphics can be applied to different element of family, education, religion, media and crime #sociology #aqasociology

#soctm Some of the contributions of major functionalist thinkers. Useful to explain their contribution and then apply them to different aspects of society when addressing the contributions of functionalism to society. #sociologystudents #aqasociology #ocrsociology #alevelsociology

‘It infuriates me’: why the ‘wages for housework’ movement is still controversial 40 years on The 1970s campaign aimed to smash capitalism by recognising the value of childcare and chores. A new book looks back on how it fell apart – and how it’s relevant today

#SOCSD #SOCTM Wages for housework - feminism. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

#SOCSD #SOCTM Good for meaning of patriarchy and toxic masculinity. theconversation.com/why-does-mar...

#Sociology #socsup #SocEd #SocCD #SocTM
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