How did Ulrich Beck analyze modernization?
I approached modernization through the lens of 'reflexive modernization.' This means that modernity itself becomes a subject of reflection and critique. As societies achieve higher levels of industrialization and technological sophistication, they begin to confront the unintended side effects and risks of their own progress. This process forces a continuous societal self-examination and adaptation, rather than a simple continuation of earlier modernization paths.
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