Ulrich Beck, in His Risk Society Thesis, Outlines That in the Decades

question 49

Essay

Ulrich Beck, in his risk society thesis, outlines that in the decades following World War II citizens were concerned with issues regarding the distribution of social goods, but in the last few decades citizens have been concerned with issues regarding the distribution of social bads. Explain this change in focus.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory involving a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Inferiority Feelings

Emotions or beliefs stemming from a sense of inadequacy or failure to measure up to standards or peers.

Carefree Nature

A personality trait characterized by the absence of worry or stress, and a light-hearted, easygoing approach to life.

Striving For Superiority

A concept in Adlerian psychology referring to the motivation to overcome inferiority and achieve increasingly higher levels of development.