S/S/24. 'Modernity is the age of individualism.' Is it?

Beck has argued that modernity is shaped by individualisation and detraditionalisation. As traditions of the early modern world become increasingly questioned and insecure society not only permits, but demands, the contribution of individuals; our biographies become increasingly reflexive. This essay will propose that individualisation is a pervasive feature of modern societies. However, one must also regard the prevalence of traditions as intrinsic features of the modern world.