The Dark Side of Modernity Quiz

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According to the passage, what is the primary critique of the 'dark side of modernity'?

It describes how technological, industrial, and scientific progress was established with certain coterminous silences. (correct)
It takes materialism, political economy, geography, and colonialism seriously.
It challenges positivism and claims that knowledge is perspectival.
It argues that 'progress' for some has always been a double-edged sword.

According to the passage, what is the connection between the 'dark side of modernity' and Youth Studies?

Youth Studies focuses on how certain right-wing groups try to recreate past privileges and ideas about 'great nations'.
Youth Studies examines the challenges faced by former privileged populations as their labor power wanes.
Youth Studies explores how the global South generates useful insight into 'ways of being' for the world at large.
Youth Studies can learn from groups whose lives have always been precarious, as they have had to adapt and survive in adversity. (correct)

What is the primary argument made by Comaroff and Comaroff regarding the current conjuncture of economic instability?

Youth Studies should focus on examining the challenges faced by former privileged populations as their labor power wanes.
The global South, where people have for centuries learned to adapt and hustle in adversity, can generate useful insight into 'ways of being' for the world at large. (correct)
Former privileged populations' labor power is beginning to wane, leading to the rise of certain right-wing groups trying to recreate past privileges.
The dark side of modernity, with its technological, industrial, and scientific progress, has led to the destruction of landscapes and ways of life.

What is the key difference between the critique of the 'dark side of modernity' and the postmodern challenge to positivism and science?

The critique of the 'dark side of modernity' takes materialism, political economy, geography, and colonialism seriously, while the postmodern challenge focuses on the perspectival nature of knowledge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'dark side of modernity' critique, according to the passage?

The destruction of landscapes and ways of life through colonialism and the extraction of raw materials. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key insight that the passage suggests Youth Studies can learn from groups whose lives have always been precarious?

The useful insight into 'ways of being' for the world at large that the global South can generate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Connell argue about the perspectives and agendas of metropolitan society according to the text?

They present themselves as universal knowledge when they are actually local knowledge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does modern disciplinary knowledge impact theory from the global South based on the text?

It represses Southern theory and elevates Northern theory. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key point made in the text regarding the relevance of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim outside their original contexts?

Their relevance depends on the contexts in which they are used. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of theory 'for' the global South according to the text?

To center on Southern sites to make general statements about humanity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do some Southern and Decolonial theorists challenge the enlightenment narrative of progress according to the text?

By highlighting what they call 'the dark side of modernity'. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Connell view theory production from the global South in relation to narratives presented by metropolitan society?

As a necessary challenge to dominant narratives of universal knowledge. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique of the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework?

It does not adequately account for the complexities of life in the Global South. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'abnormally-normal' used in the text?

It refers to the normalization of abnormal circumstances in the Global South. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following aspects of the 'ideal environment' for youth development is likely to be lacking in Southern contexts?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement 'Risk-taking is often forced upon them due to environmental circumstances, rather than individual flaws'?

Risk-taking behaviors among youth in the Global South are often a result of their circumstances rather than personal choices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary recommendation for adapting the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework?

The framework should become more flexible and cognizant of diverse Southern contexts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall message of the text?

Theories and frameworks developed in the Global North may not be universally applicable and should be critically examined for their relevance in diverse contexts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Dark Side of Modernity Critique

The 'dark side of modernity' critique highlights the negative consequences of colonial exploitation and resource extraction on landscapes and communities.

Youth Studies Learning from Adversity

Youth studies can benefit from studying groups facing challenging situations due to their resilience and adaptive strategies.

Global South Insights

Comaroff and Comaroff argue that the global South's experiences with adversity provide valuable insights applicable to a broader context.

Critique vs. Postmodernism

The 'dark side' critique considers material factors like colonialism and resource extraction, while postmodernism focuses on how knowledge is shaped by perspectives.