Risk Society

Risk Society is a concept in sociology that describes how modern life is increasingly shaped by the awareness and management of risks, such as environmental hazards, technological failures, or health threats. It suggests that as societies develop, they produce new dangers that are often invisible or unpredictable, prompting more attention to risk assessment and precaution. Instead of just focusing on traditional issues like wealth or power, modern society must constantly navigate and mitigate these risks, which influence policies, behaviors, and our collective sense of security.