Towards post

modernism: Geography
in the 21 st century ,
Future of Geography
 Post Modernism

• The term w·a s applied to a whole host of movements,

many in art, music, and literature, that reacted
against modernism,
and are typically marked by revival of
traditional elements and techniques.

• Postmodernism is the time after the second world

war.in 19-15.
 Characteristics of Postmodernism

1. 1'here is no absolute truth

2. Facts and falsehoods are interchangeable
3. Frustrated with modern thinking
4. Rationalization is the norm
5. G]obal community more important than
nationalism
6. MoraUty is individualistic
 Problems of l>ostmodern1sm

I. Many readers find post-modern literature is difficult

to understand. Use of difficult language, forms and
difficult jargons and terms.

2. Post.modernism does not contajn the flavour of

anything obvious but in most cases, it is something that
rejects any format or simplicity.

3. The post-modernists highlights the problem without

pointing any f!Olu~iop. Many people beUeve that post-
modernasm as Just a theory and not a fact.
 Criticisms of poslmodcrnism

•'lnere is an argument that postmodernism is not ever a

genuine thing that exists.

•By postmodernlsts puling forw·ard these views of our modern

society, they arc falling into same trap
which they use to criticise other perspectives.

•Postmodernlsm is also well known for their criticism of

sociological theories for being what's described as a 'meta-
. '
narratives.
 'fhe Future of Geography

What is geography in the 21st century?

Geography in the 21st century has been Influenced by

postmodernism in a va.riety of ways. Postmodern
geographers reject the notion of a single, objective
reality and instead focus on the ways in which social,
cultural, and political factors shape our understanding of
the world.
In the future, the field of geography is likely to continue
to evolve in response to new technological, social, and
environmental challenges. J·[ere are a few possible
directions that the field could take:
 DIGI'fAL GEOGRAPH:-With the increasing
availability of geospatial data and mapping
technologies, digital geography is likely to
become an increasingly important area of study.
'fhis could include the development of new tools
and techniques for analyzing spatial data, a,s well
as the exploration of new applications for
geospatial technologies in fields like urban
planning, transportation, and environmental
management.
 CRrrlCAL GEOGRAPI IY:-As the world becomes more
interconnected, issues of social and environmental justice
are likely to become even more pressing. Critical
geography seeks to address these issues by analyzing the
ways in which power structures and social inequalities
shape the distribution of resources and opportunities. In the
future, critical geography is likely to continue to play an
important role in advocating for more equitable and
sustainable development.
 H'UMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPI-IY:-As the
impacts of climate change become increasingly
evident, the field of human-environment geography
is Ukely to become even more important. l"his field
focuses on the complex relaLionships beLween
humans and the natural environment, and seeks to
understand how these relationships are influenced
by factors like culture, politics, and economics. In
the future, human-environment geography is likely
to continue to play an important role in helping to
mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote
more sustainable patterns of development.
CONCLUSION:-The future of geography is likely to be
shaped by a combination of new technologies, social
and environmental challenges, and ongoing debates
about the nature of knowledge and truth. Ho,vever,
one thing is certain: the field of geography will
continue to ·p lay an important role in helping us
understand .a nd navigate the complex, interconnected
world in which we live.