Liquid Modernity
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A major sociological framework diagnosing contemporary society as "liquid"—characterized by transient social structures, precarious employment, fluid identities, and fragile interpersonal bonds.
| Field | Sociology · Cultural Studies |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Critical Theory Post-Structuralism |
| Key figures | 👤 Zygmunt Bauman (지그문트 바우만) |
| Year | 2000 |
Key Claims
Zygmunt Bauman conceptualized the shift from heavy, solid industrial modernity to light, liquid modernity. Institutional anchors dissolve, turning long-term commitments into precarious, short-term transactions and forcing individuals to seek individualized consumer solutions for systemic structural contradictions.
Further Reading
- Bauman, Z. (2000). Liquid Modernity. Polity Press.
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