What does the term modernity assume?
Modernity Involves:
- Local ties and parochial perspective give way to universal commitments and cosmopolitan attitudes.
- Behaviour, thought, attitude is not decided by family, tribe, caste, community etc.
- Occupation/work based on choice not birth.
- Scientific & rational approach / attitude prevails over emotion.
- Positive and desirable values – humanitarian, egalitarian etc.