Zygmunt Bauman's Wasted Lives
The Sociology of Everything Podcast
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Wasted Lives in Liquid Modernity
This chapter explores Zygmunt Bauman's concept of 'wasted lives' within the context of rapid societal change and globalization. It highlights how traditional roles are marginalized, leading to social exclusion and the perception of certain individuals, particularly in obsolete industries, as disposable. The discussion also examines the implications for refugees and the socio-economic dynamics that render them scapegoats in a world driven by modernity and economic inequality.
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