Commentators have characterized contemporary Western society as a risk society.

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Contemporary Western society is often referred to as a risk society, emphasizing the proliferation and heightened awareness of various risks that individuals and societies face in areas such as technology, environmental degradation, economic uncertainty, and political instability. This term was first introduced by sociologist Ulrich Beck in 1986.

Commentators Have Characterized Contemporary Western Society as a Risk Society