PG33-38 Changing Identities in the Globalised World

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According to postmodernists, how are identities changing in modern societies?

Identities are becoming more fluid and uncertain. (correct)

Identities are becoming more traditional and rigid.

Identities are no longer influenced by social factors.

Identities are becoming more fixed and certain.

What was the traditional view of identities before recent changes?

Identities were shaped solely by global influences.

Identities were flexible and constantly changing.

Identities were largely determined by individual choices.

Identities were relatively stable and fixed from birth. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the changing nature of identities?

Increased access to education and information.

The breakdown of traditional family structures. (correct)

The rise of new cultural influences worldwide.

The development of global economic influences.

How were gender identities traditionally defined and enforced?

They were clearly defined with few choices available. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the traditional social rules governing identities?

They were clear, consistent, and firmly enforced. Signup and view all the answers

In which societies are identities beginning to change?

Only in highly developed societies. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the key characteristic of the precariat class?

They have high levels of insecurity Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is a concerning development in British society regarding the precariat class?

Their emergence as a distinct social class Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one way in which masculine identity has changed in contemporary global societies?

Men have experienced a loss of traditional male employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the passage suggesting about the rise of 'retributive masculinities'?

They are a reaction against social changes that have 'emasculated' men Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage suggest that feminine identities are changing?

Women are increasingly taking on work-based identities outside the home Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is a consequence of the increase in women migrating to work as domestic servants?

It has led to a 'care deficit' as children are raised by others Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how has globalization and the movement of people impacted ethnic identities?

It has led to the gradual changing of established ethnic identities Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the mixing of ethnic styles and identities?

It typically involves the combination of specific features of ethnic identities Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the inclusion of aspects of other cultures in white English youth identities?

It represents the gradual integration of other cultural elements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes the passage's perspective on changing ethnic identities?

Globalization is enabling the gradual evolution and mixing of ethnic identities Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the growing proportion of older people in the population of developed countries?

Aging population Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason given for the growing range of industries and services aimed at older people in developed countries?

Pensions and greater financial power Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how global influences have impacted British culture?

Increased use of social media by older people Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason given for the extended period of adolescence in developed countries?

Longer period of compulsory education and more young people going to university Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason why many young people in developing countries, such as Africa, aspire to migrate to developed countries?

To experience the lifestyles and living standards of the developed world Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of falling birth and fertility rates in developed countries mentioned in the text?

Children are highly valued and societies have become more child-centred Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the greater opportunities for older people in developed countries?

Declining health and growing reliance on care Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason given for the recent increases in the age at which people can retire in developed countries?

Concern about the cost of pensions to governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how global influences have impacted British culture?

Mexican cuisine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of the growing range of industries and services aimed at children in developed countries mentioned in the text?

Children have greater choices for shaping their identities Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of increased choice in modern societies?

It has led to a society based on consumerism Signup and view all the answers

How do people express their cultural identity in a globalized world?

Through a display of wealth that emphasizes social status Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the decentring of culture and identity?

People are more open to different experiences and changing identities Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'Brasian' identity mentioned in the text?

A mix of British and Asian cultures and identities Signup and view all the answers

What is a difference between structuralist sociologists and interactionists regarding socialization?

Structuralists believe socialization controls individual behavior, while interactionists believe it covers a range of possibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that contributes to the development of different adult personalities among individuals socialized in the same family?

The tiny changes to an individual's life over time Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'hybrid identities' refer to in the context of the text?

Identities that are a mix of different cultural influences Signup and view all the answers

According to Rampton (2002), how is identity construction described in postmodern societies?

As something that involves assembling a sense of identity from many changing options Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how consumption choices can reflect one's identity?

Shopping at a market stall in a small village versus a vast mall on the edge of town Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between individual development and socialization?

Individual development is influenced by others, but not determined by socialization Signup and view all the answers

What does Stuart Hall suggest in his essay 'The Question of Identity'?

People have multiple possibly conflicting identities in the postmodern era. Signup and view all the answers

According to Peele (2004), what has led to a blurring of traditional class identities?

Cultural changes in taste and consumption. Signup and view all the answers

What impact have recent global economic changes had on class identities according to Peele (2004)?

They have led to a blending of working-class and middle-class tastes. Signup and view all the answers

What do Savage and Devine (2013) suggest about social class based on the Great British Class Survey?

Social class has become more fluid and varied. Signup and view all the answers

How many classes did the researchers suggest existed in British society based on the Great British Class Survey?

Seven classes Signup and view all the answers

According to Stuart Hall, what historical stage have we reached in terms of identity development?

The postmodern subject era Signup and view all the answers

How does Hall relate the change in identities to globalization and social movements?

'Identities are increasingly fragmented due to globalization and social movements.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Peele (2004) argue about traditional class identities?

They have become more blurred due to global economic changes. Signup and view all the answers

How has the emphasis on individual experiences impacted the idea of social class according to Savage and Devine (2013)?

It has undermined the importance of class. Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism of Stuart Hall's argument regarding postmodern ideas about identity?

It ignores the impact of globalization on identities. Signup and view all the answers

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According to postmodernists, how are identities changing in modern societies?

What was the traditional view of identities before recent changes?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the changing nature of identities?

How were gender identities traditionally defined and enforced?

What does the text suggest about the traditional social rules governing identities?

In which societies are identities beginning to change?

According to the passage, what is the key characteristic of the precariat class?

What does the passage suggest is a concerning development in British society regarding the precariat class?

According to the passage, what is one way in which masculine identity has changed in contemporary global societies?

What is the passage suggesting about the rise of 'retributive masculinities'?

How does the passage suggest that feminine identities are changing?

What does the passage suggest is a consequence of the increase in women migrating to work as domestic servants?

According to the passage, how has globalization and the movement of people impacted ethnic identities?

What does the passage suggest about the mixing of ethnic styles and identities?

What does the passage suggest about the inclusion of aspects of other cultures in white English youth identities?

Which of the following best summarizes the passage's perspective on changing ethnic identities?

What is the term used to describe the growing proportion of older people in the population of developed countries?

What is the main reason given for the growing range of industries and services aimed at older people in developed countries?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how global influences have impacted British culture?

What is the main reason given for the extended period of adolescence in developed countries?

What is the key reason why many young people in developing countries, such as Africa, aspire to migrate to developed countries?

What is the main impact of falling birth and fertility rates in developed countries mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the greater opportunities for older people in developed countries?

What is the main reason given for the recent increases in the age at which people can retire in developed countries?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how global influences have impacted British culture?

What is the main impact of the growing range of industries and services aimed at children in developed countries mentioned in the text?

What is one consequence of increased choice in modern societies?

How do people express their cultural identity in a globalized world?

What is a consequence of the decentring of culture and identity?

What is the concept of 'Brasian' identity mentioned in the text?

What is a difference between structuralist sociologists and interactionists regarding socialization?

What is a factor that contributes to the development of different adult personalities among individuals socialized in the same family?

What does the concept of 'hybrid identities' refer to in the context of the text?

According to Rampton (2002), how is identity construction described in postmodern societies?

What is an example of how consumption choices can reflect one's identity?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between individual development and socialization?

What does Stuart Hall suggest in his essay 'The Question of Identity'?

According to Peele (2004), what has led to a blurring of traditional class identities?

What impact have recent global economic changes had on class identities according to Peele (2004)?

What do Savage and Devine (2013) suggest about social class based on the Great British Class Survey?

How many classes did the researchers suggest existed in British society based on the Great British Class Survey?

According to Stuart Hall, what historical stage have we reached in terms of identity development?

How does Hall relate the change in identities to globalization and social movements?

What does Peele (2004) argue about traditional class identities?

How has the emphasis on individual experiences impacted the idea of social class according to Savage and Devine (2013)?

What is one criticism of Stuart Hall's argument regarding postmodern ideas about identity?

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