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Katrina Whittaker-Lee
on Oct 30, 2024
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According to Ulrich Beck, people are relatively free from risk in the contemporary era of reflexive modernity.
Free From Risk
A state where there is no potential for loss or any harmful consequences, often considered ideal but difficult to achieve in practice.
Reflexive Modernity
A theory in sociology that suggests modern society is increasingly characterized by reflection and change, affecting traditional institutions and lifestyles.
- Acquire knowledge about the concept of risk societies and the handling of risks in modernity.
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MK
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the concept of risk societies and the handling of risks in modernity.
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