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Week 3 - Discussion
The Dark Side of
Modernity and Zygmunt Bauman: Modernity and the Holocaust
First, read the introductory essay located in Section Three of the
course text, Social Theory
Re-Wired. Then, read the contemporary theoretical work by Zygmunt
Bauman, Modernity and the
Holocaust in Section Three of the course text, Social Theory Re-Wired. The
introductory essay starts its focus on modern technology and the resulting
challenges to society leading to significant social change. The section
ends however, with a theoretical work by Zygmunt Bauman which highlights that
some aspects of modernity have not changed, with potentially catastrophic
results. Ponder the following questions as you move though the reading.
Be sure to review the recommended resources listed above for additional
materials related to this discussion.
Answer the
following:
·
Explain at least three (3) “dark sides” of modernity presented in the
introductory essay.
·
According to Bauman, why is it important not to relegate the analysis of
the Holocaust to academic interest? Why do we need to ensure that we
acknowledge that there is a continuing potential for genocide in society?
·
In this excerpt, Bauman says, “People refused to believe the facts they
stared at.” Can you think of a situation where you realized – after the fact –
that the facts had been there all along?
o
Bauman is asking us to face the possibility of another Holocaust-like
tragedy happening in contemporary Western Civilization. When you consider that
possibility, what kinds of thoughts do you have? If you think it is unlikely,
why? If you think it is likely, why?
o
Rather than see the Holocaust as an aberration, Bauman argues that the
social norms and institutions of modernity helped facilitate the Holocaust.
What does he mean by this?
Your initial post should be
at least 500 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required
material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two
of your classmates’ posts
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