– Essay Question: ‘Is the social world changing in a fundamental way, and what theories do we need to explain this change?’ – Your task is to: 1) Detail some of the key changes that might have a significant impact on social, economic and political life. 2) Critically evaluate the theories that try to explain these changes ideally using contemporary data and examples. 3) Consider whether and in what ways contemporary theories are different from modern theories (e.g. in their focus on culture or power/knowledge).
