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Module 6- Course Reflection Journal Entry_Sociology Theory

Module 6- Course Reflection Journal Entry_Sociology Theory

Q 1. Begin by providing just a little background on Giddens and why he is important to our discipline. 2. Now, explain what Giddens means by the juggernaut of modernity, using your own words and an example. 3. Explain why Giddens defines the consequences of modernity by doing the following:Talk a little about reflexivity and show how that may be taking place in our society today. a. listing the four basic institutions and Giddens definition b. providing a current example of each of the institutions and how your example fits that definition 4. Explain either modernity and identity or modernity and intimacy, using your own words and providing an example. 5. Explain the term Risk Society and why Giddens believed modernity would become the risk society. 6. Finally, talk a little about either creating the risks or coping with the risks by using your own words and providing a current example. Looking back. Now it’s time to address if your opinion is still the same as it was in your beginning journal entry or if you have changed your mind. Support that opinion with an example. Muddiest point/Clearest Point. You will also be required to discuss you Muddiest Points or Clearest Points in the module. In other words, if you had a muddiest point, what was it that was difficult for you to comprehend, did you finally “get it,” and if not, what might be needed for further explanation.

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Anthony Giddens wanted to establish a new understanding of the role of sociology and during that time it was observed that functionalism was considered to be a dominant branch of sociology. Giddens always preferred to have more reflexive and also a critical approach to the different attempts made by the Sociologists. His disciplines are considered to be important for people because he interpreted the social world on the basis of large structures and also administered the various social conditions in which these people are living rather than shaping their social setting. Giddens described our modern world to be as a juggernaut, which is an engine of great power that can be directed to some extent but at the same time, it also threatens for running out of any control.